Tag: parenting
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Important Life Lessons from My Children: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As our little ones return to school, we often picture them as eager learners, ready to absorb knowledge. However, what many of us overlook is that children offer invaluable insights that can change how we view the world. I’ve learned countless lessons from my kids over the years, and if we take…
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The Enduring Heartache of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast We recently sold our home. While it wasn’t a monumental event in the grand scheme of things—houses change hands daily and we hadn’t lived there for quite some time—part of me felt a significant weight as we closed that chapter. After relocating to the suburbs a few years back, we opted to…
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Pregnant for the Second Time: Embracing Fear and Anticipation
Get Pregnant Fast As I sip my half-caff coffee this morning, listening to my 16-month-old chatter away as she attempts to nap, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions—utterly terrified. Why, you ask? Because just yesterday, I took not one, but eight pregnancy tests, all confirming the same news: I’m pregnant. Yes, indeed—pregnant. Eight…
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality hit hard when I found myself swept up in the emotional turmoil of a…
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The 5 Unfortunate Ways Sibling Rivalry Makes Its Presence Known
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting guides and my style of parenting clash like oil and water. I tend to focus on the potential disasters awaiting my children if I stray from their advice, yet I often forget the specific strategies I should implement to avert these calamities. Kids = Chaos; Mom = Overwhelmed. It’s a tough…
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9 Engaging Activities to Enjoy with My Toddler Now That His Sibling is in School
Get Pregnant Fast As my older son embarked on his school journey last week, I found myself with ample alone time to connect with my 2-year-old, Leo. It dawned on me that I barely knew this little guy. Since his birth, he’s been along for the ride—literally, carried around while I attended to his older…
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5 Surprising Truths No One Tells You Before Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s impossible to be fully prepared for parenthood; some experiences you just have to endure. Much like navigating through a zombie apocalypse, parenting can throw you unexpected curveballs. If only someone had laid out these five essential truths about life with a newborn. 1. Diaper Disasters Let’s get real—nobody prepares you for…
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in full meltdown mode yet. My 4-year-old son, Max, had already kicked off the fun…
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Why My Marriage Mirrors the Chaos of Elizabeth and Philip’s on ‘The Americans’
Get Pregnant Fast The typical married life can often feel mundane. My partner and I have been navigating the waters of matrimony for nearly 12 years, and the most dramatic issue we’ve encountered is something like, “I bought another gift for YOUR mother.” In stark contrast, Elizabeth and Philip Jennings—KGB spies entangled in love and…