Tag: parenting
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12 Things You Should Avoid Saying to the Parent of a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast When a parent mentions, “My child has autism,” it often leaves others unsure of how to react. While most people understand that an enthusiastic “Woohoo!” or a high-five is inappropriate, they tend to stumble over their words, shy away from eye contact, and make socially awkward comments before making a hasty exit…
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First Baby: A Joyful Experience or a Recipe for Regret? Science Says It’s Complicated
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research has unveiled a surprising truth about parenthood: having your first baby can significantly diminish your happiness, even more so than divorce or the death of a partner. This might sound shocking, but the findings come from a comprehensive study that examined the emotional toll of becoming a parent. Researchers set…
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The 100 Days of Darkness with a Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast “How old is your little one?” a woman asked, barely older than me, as I tossed a few bars of chocolate into my cart—two of which were earmarked as my reward for finally getting the baby to sleep that afternoon. “Almost 3 months,” I replied, squinting against the glaring lights while hastily…
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Navigating Kindergarten in 2013: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I waved goodbye to my five-year-old son, Ethan, as he boarded the bus for his third day of kindergarten. Watching that bus pull away, with his beaming smile still in view, I felt a lump in my throat. A part of my heart went with him—and it was driving away.…
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25 Kindergarten Concerns That Are Already Causing Me Stress
Get Pregnant Fast After waiting six long years for my eldest to start school, the moment is finally here, and honestly, I’m not prepared for it. It’s not just that she’s been by my side most of the time or that she’s my little one growing up too quickly. The real reason I’m feeling overwhelmed…
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Enhancing My Tooth Fairy Strategy
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Enhancing My Tooth Fairy Strategy by Jamie Thompson Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 Originally Published: May 15, 2016 So here we go again—the Tooth Fairy has once again skipped a visit to our house. I knew that tooth No. 6 had fallen out right before dinner, but honestly, my focus was…
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Hey Mom, It’s Time to Treat Yourself to a Shopping Spree!
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mama! Have you found yourself glaring into your closet lately, feeling a bit defeated? Is getting dressed each morning turning into a daunting task because your clothes are ill-fitting, worn-out, or stained? I get it—time and money can be tight, but here’s the reality: you deserve to look and feel…
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Navigating the Conversation: Telling My Kids About Past Marriages
Get Pregnant Fast When I reminisce about my teenage years, I can’t help but feel a pang of anxiety at the thought of my parents revealing that they were once married to other people before tying the knot with each other. Thankfully, that information never came my way directly. My parents celebrated over 40 years…
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Discover the Couple Who Relish Their Child-Free Weekends, Week After Week
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, the idyllic image of a weekend getaway can seem like a distant dream for many. But for model Claire Harper and her husband, those dreams are a weekly reality. Known for her appearances on reality TV and her previous achievements in beauty pageants, Claire has found a…