Tag: family dynamics
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The Other Parent: My Kids May Not Call Me ‘Mom’, But I Know My Worth
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably experienced those moments where your rational mind acknowledges something isn’t a big deal, yet your inner advocate just can’t let it go. Well, my inner advocate is quite persistent. I fully understand that I am cherished by my partner and our children. I recognize my value within our family dynamic.…
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What You Might Not Realize About ‘That’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve definitely come across her. You spot her at the grocery store, the playground, the library, the gas station, or even attempting to enjoy a meal at a family-friendly restaurant. She’s the mom with (typically) more than one young child in tow. Her face is bare of makeup, and her hair is…
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This Election Cycle Has Left Me Overweight, Anxious, and Dealing with Breakouts. Thanks, Donald.
Get Pregnant Fast Does anyone else feel like their life has been completely altered by this election? I’m anxious, waking up in the wee hours with a racing heart, snapping at my family more than usual, and my blood pressure skyrockets every time I hear a news update. And let’s not even talk about my…
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Hey Dads: Step Up to the Plate at Night
Get Pregnant Fast My partner, Mike, rises at the crack of dawn every day, catching an early train to the city where he dedicates himself to teaching high school English. When he returns home, I often hand over our two rambunctious little boys to him while I wrap up dinner preparations. After we enjoy our…
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The Surprising Secret to Managing Tantrums: Embrace Them
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all experienced it. You’re racing against the clock to get to the store, school, or home to prepare dinner when suddenly your child erupts over something seemingly trivial, like the wrong song playing on the radio or, in the case of my three-year-old, an empty snack mug with no unbroken crackers.…
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How to Support a Child by Transforming Her Soundtrack
Get Pregnant Fast The sounds we encounter during our formative years have an unparalleled impact on our lives. They shape our self-perception and influence the choices we make long into the future. Reflecting on my childhood, I recall receiving messages that no child should endure. These negative scripts played on repeat in my mind, leaving…
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Let’s Discuss the Importance of Scheduling Intimacy
Get Pregnant Fast Admitting that our sex life was lacking was not easy, but the truth was unavoidable. The rare moments we spent together intimately were impacting not just our relationship but our entire family dynamic. With my ongoing battle against rheumatoid arthritis and the demanding nature of parenting two toddlers, my husband and I…
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9 Thoughts I Had While Waiting for My Husband’s Vasectomy
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, my husband decided to undergo a vasectomy. Yes, he’s officially on the “shooting blanks” team, and you know what? I’m totally on board with it. While I sat in the waiting room for his “procedure” (a minor outpatient thing I’d been encouraging him to schedule for ages), I experienced a…
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Why I’ve Chosen Not to Be the ‘Fun Mom’ or Have the ‘Cool House’
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest daughter was just a toddler, a well-meaning friend shared this piece of parenting wisdom: “Make your home the destination for your kids’ friends.” I took that advice to heart, envisioning a future where our house would be the go-to spot for fun. In my mind, I would create the…
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Embracing Letting Go: The Toughest Yet Most Rewarding Journey in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As I watched my youngest child drive off to college, his car brimming with belongings, an overwhelming sense of sadness enveloped me. I felt hollow, exposed, and utterly lost. It was a raw moment that left me questioning everything. A friend, trying to lighten the mood, remarked, “Well, I guess you’re no…