Tag: parenting

  • If You Give a Mom a Snooze Button

    Get Pregnant Fast If you hand a mom a snooze button, you can bet she’s going to hit it. Once she hits the snooze button, she’ll end up running late. And when she’s late, breakfast will consist of granola bars for the kids. Those granola bars? They’ll inevitably leave a trail of crumbs in the…

  • 7 Ways Parenthood Enhanced My Writing Routine

    Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent can transform many aspects of life, including your creative practices. I never imagined that my unexpected pregnancy at 41 would lead me to become a more productive writer. Now, with my little one just over 20 months old, I find that the lessons learned from parenting seamlessly apply to…

  • Parents Help 6-Year-Old Overcome Bullying with Ear Surgery

    Get Pregnant Fast In a world where bullying can have serious effects on a child’s self-esteem, some parents are taking drastic measures to protect their children. One couple, the Thompsons, found themselves in such a situation when their six-year-old son, Liam, faced relentless teasing at school. Classmates cruelly remarked that his ears stuck out too…

  • How to Discipline Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool

    Get Pregnant Fast Disciplining children is one of the more challenging aspects of parenting. If it were up to me, my kids would always behave, listen attentively, and never test the waters. Unfortunately, they are children, and pushing boundaries is essentially their job. As someone who tends to avoid confrontation, I often find myself wanting…

  • Motherhood Comes Naturally Giveaway: Winners Announced!

    Get Pregnant Fast Hello, friends! I’m excited to share that the giveaway for Motherhood Comes Naturally (And Other Vicious Lies) has officially closed. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, and a big congratulations to our lucky winners: Emily B., Sarah J., David M., Lisa T., and Michael K. (Winners have been notified via…

  • Old Navy Mannequins: The Unspoken Truth

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    Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about something we all encounter but rarely discuss: mannequins. You know, those lifeless figures that stand in store windows, showcasing the latest fashions? They can sometimes feel like the epitome of unrealistic beauty standards, particularly when you’re navigating the ups and downs of parenthood. Take a moment to think about…

  • Politician Insults Female Opponent, Claims Moms Aren’t Fit for Office

    Get Pregnant Fast In a recent political controversy, Ohio Senator Mark Johnson made headlines for his blatant disrespect towards his opponent, Laura Smith, a 30-year-old mother of two running for a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives. Johnson, who is seeking to transition from the Senate to the House, publicly questioned whether Smith should…

  • Moms, This Is When It’s Time to Let Them Soar

    Get Pregnant Fast You thought you had severed the ties, but here you are, still holding on tightly. Your son is nearing 20, and while you believed you had allowed him to spread his wings when he moved in with his father during his senior year, the pain was unbearable. You thought that was the…

  • Let’s Reclaim Halloween, Folks!

    Get Pregnant Fast As the Halloween season rolls around, I can’t help but feel a growing concern about a troubling trend: the joy-sucking curmudgeons who seem determined to strip our holidays of their fun. Yes, you heard that right! This group tends to operate quietly but effectively, targeting the festive spirit surrounding our beloved holidays,…

  • The Ineffectiveness of Fat-Shaming

    Get Pregnant Fast Fat-shaming has become an all-too-common practice in recent discussions about body image. For those unfamiliar, fat-shaming involves criticizing or mocking individuals for their weight. Recently, there’s been a surge of debate about whether this approach yields any positive results. Does belittling someone for their appearance actually encourage them to change? Even if…

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