Tag: parenting
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A New Year’s Resolution Every Parent Can Embrace: Discuss Responsible Drinking with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As the New Year rolls around, many of us find ourselves making resolutions that often fade before we can even savor the first few days of January. Every year, I promise myself to get fit. And I do! For about three days anyway. Then life throws its curveballs—kids fall ill, laundry piles…
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Embracing Routine: Why Being a Creature of Habit is Actually Fantastic
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never been one to thrive on chaos; I find comfort in structure. As someone who enjoys a consistent routine, I often engage in the same activities at similar times each day. This doesn’t imply that I lack spontaneity or the ability to adapt to changes, but rather, I appreciate the predictability…
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10 Universal Truths About Parenting a Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when dealing with teenagers. While toddlers may leave you feeling mentally drained, teens bring their own unique set of challenges. Unlike their toddler counterparts, teenagers are articulate and ready to defend their choices, resembling little lawyers in their arguments. Even though they can handle more things…
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The Hidden World of Stay-at-Home Moms: A Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast I often hear misconceptions about stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), especially the idea that we’re surrounded by friends and playdates. Sure, I can handle being told I have it “easy” or being asked if I’ve “let myself go.” I frequently find myself saying, “No, I don’t work,” as if managing two small, energetic children…
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Your 1-Year-Old Toddler: Week 23 Menu and Parenting Insights
Look Who’s Chatting Up a Storm! Get Pregnant Fast Is it just me, or does it feel like your little one is suddenly a chatterbox? All that adorable cooing has transitioned into actual words! Your toddler’s brain is now overflowing with vocabulary to express everything from their disdain for peas to their excitement over spaghetti…
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My Toddler Can Be a Real Challenge, and It’s Not My Fault
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone has that one friend who always needs an explanation: “He’s usually not like this,” or “You just have to get to know him better,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Over time, you start to realize that despite your friendship, these justifications might be stretching the truth. Perhaps it’s…
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The New ‘Baby So Real’ Cabbage Patch Dolls: A Departure from the Classics
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a new wave of Cabbage Patch dolls hitting the shelves, and they’re unlike anything we grew up with. If you’re considering gifting your child a classic Cabbage Patch doll, that’s totally fine. However, be aware that their peers may be all about the new and improved Baby So Real Cabbage Patch…
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5 Dads Who Are Crushing Fatherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, it often seems like moms take center stage while dads get labeled as the comic relief. However, fathers play an essential role in their children’s growth, emotional health, and overall success. It takes creativity, resilience, and a fantastic sense of humor to navigate parenthood successfully. Let’s highlight…
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What I Really Mean When I Say ‘I’m Good’
Get Pregnant Fast “How’s it going?” my friend Amanda asks, her voice traveling through the phone from 1,800 miles away. “I’m good!” I reply, adding, “Just busy, but good.” This response has become my standard reply. For many of us, it’s a familiar ritual, right? A quick “Fine,” or “Good,” or “Great.” It’s not that…