Tag: parenting
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Your Child Shouldn’t Have a Sheltered Education
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter began preschool last year, we initially thought we were dealing with what some might call a “challenging child.” She experienced meltdowns when things didn’t align with her expectations, was often disruptive during group activities, and required constant redirection from her teacher. We knew she was intelligent and had already…
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The Fast Forward Button: A Parenting Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast I have a confession: I fast forwarded through the early years of my child’s life, and now I’m left with a sense of regret. When I first brought my little one home, I cherished every moment—the snuggles, the feedings, the joyful giggles. But then reality hit me like a freight train. I…
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If Parents Communicated in Person Like They Do Online
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever thought about how parents talk to one another online? It’s a completely different world, filled with supportive comments and virtual high-fives. But what if we carried that same conversation style into our real-life interactions? A recent video by a popular media outlet humorously explores this concept, and it’s a…
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The Day My Grandfather Survived a Plane Crash
Get Pregnant Fast In our motel room, the phone rang around 9 a.m., jolting us from our morning routines. Back in 1987, the only reason a motel phone would ring was for a wake-up call or a noise complaint. Unfortunately, it was neither of those. My mother, sitting sideways on the bed beside the nightstand,…
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What I Would Tell My 20-Something Self
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, my life felt like a whirlwind of confusion and uncertainty. Back then, my biggest worries revolved around exams and social events, yet I was still consumed by a deep anxiety about my future. Why does the prospect of an open-ended future terrify us so much in our twenties?…
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Elementary School Embraces Research and Eliminates Homework
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move that could change the landscape of elementary education, a school in San Diego, California, has opted to eliminate homework for its students this year. If you’ve ever found yourself in a nightly battle over homework—or worse, doing it for your child just to settle the chaos—you might consider…
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Navigating Parental Attention Deficit Disorder: A Modern Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, a therapist proposed that my various life challenges might stem from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This revelation caught me off guard, as I had never considered myself someone who struggled to focus. “I genuinely believe you have ADD. It explains why you find daily tasks so difficult,” she…
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Mommy Deserves a Sick Day, For Real
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my husband has been feeling under the weather. Yesterday, he took a sick day from work, spending the bulk of it curled up on the couch, surrounded by tissues. He certainly looked unwell, but to his credit, he didn’t utter a single complaint about his condition. He didn’t even ask me…
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Mothers Experience More Stress Than Fathers, According to Recent Study
Get Pregnant Fast A team of researchers from the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin, and the Family Dynamics Center has discovered something that isn’t exactly breaking news: moms are feeling more stressed and less fulfilled than dads when it comes to parenting. As it turns out, juggling all the responsibilities tends to create…