Tag: home life
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10 Ways Living With a Roommate Is Like Caring for a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Living with a roommate can sometimes feel eerily similar to parenting a little one. If you’ve ever shared your space with someone else, you might relate to these amusing parallels: Emotional Transparency: Just like a baby, a roommate often has a hard time concealing their feelings. When they’re upset, it’s pretty clear—no…
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When Your Child Exhibits Manners Everywhere Except at Home
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, the perspectives of other parents can often feel irrelevant. They don’t have the full picture of your family’s dynamics, and their judgments can sometimes be dismissed as uninformed. After all, who really knows what goes on behind closed doors? Only those living in your household – you,…
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A Mother’s Heartfelt Tribute to Coffee
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, my beloved bean, as I sit here reflecting on our journey together, I can’t help but marvel at how our bond has deepened over time. My infatuation with you grows stronger with each passing day, especially in the whirlwind of motherhood. In the chaos of my daily life, I take…
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Lessons from School: The Do’s and Don’ts for Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 10, 2021 Originally Published: July 21, 2016 Sometimes, I find myself thinking, “What was the point of all that education?” I graduated with a degree in graphic and web design, and while I enjoyed working in the field for several years, I quickly realized that my skills didn’t translate well…
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Hey There, You’re Not in Your Twenties Anymore – Time for a Reality Check!
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Chris, I have to say, I’m truly sorry. You had a solid run as an athlete without any serious injuries—at least none that required major surgery. But the reality is that aging isn’t kind. It’s going to be tough going through rehab and adjusting to a more sedentary lifestyle for a…
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Wake Up and Get Moving: A Friendly Nudge for Your Partner
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably heard of the classic book, Go the F*** to Sleep, and it inspired me to write a little follow-up for those of us dealing with our own unique challenges—especially when it comes to getting our partners to wake up and lend a hand. Related Topics: communicationfamilyhome lifehumorparentingrelationshipssupport
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An Ode to the Invisible Dad
Get Pregnant Fast My partner, Mark, is busy in the kitchen, preparing dinner, while I’m in our bedroom organizing clothes. Just moments ago, my 7-year-old, Alex, was happily hanging out in the kitchen, but now he’s at my bedside, asking if he can have a snack. Let’s break that down. Mark is in the kitchen.…
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5 Ways Saturday Mornings Have Transformed for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my childhood, I can vividly recall the thrill of bounding out of bed, racing to the kitchen for a bowl of sugary cereal, and settling in for a morning of delightful cartoons. I cherished those weekends spent glued to the TV, indulging in animated classics like “The Jetsons”…
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I’m Delicate, But At Least I’m Organized
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Right now, emotions are running high in our household. My eldest is preparing to depart for college, while my youngest is stepping into the world of high school. I feel utterly powerless as these significant changes unfold, and truth be told, I’m not ready for it. It’s not just me feeling…