Tag: parenting

  • Chrissy Fox Opens Up About the Realities of Breastfeeding

    Parenting Chrissy Fox Gets Real About Life as a Breastfeeding Mom Get Pregnant Fast Chrissy Fox has voiced what many new mothers are experiencing: breastfeeding is no walk in the park. While it’s often portrayed as a beautiful and natural process, the reality can be quite different. It may take time to master, it can…

  • Why I’m Grateful My Teenage Daughter Embraces Her Inner Nerd

    Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Matthews “You won’t believe the conversation I had with John today,” my husband chuckled, dropping a single ice cube into his glass. John, a colleague of his, has a daughter who is around the same age as our seventh-grader, Lily. “What happened?” I asked, as I prepared a fresh salad.…

  • What Kind of Mom Misses the First Day of School Photos?

    Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the blissful silence that follows the chaotic summer days! The much-anticipated back-to-school season is finally here, and while I’d been counting down the days, I have to admit, the last few weeks of summer spent with my children weren’t half bad. Surprisingly, I discovered that I actually enjoyed their company. They’ve…

  • 13 Valuable Lessons My Husband Can Take from Our Toddler

    Get Pregnant Fast While my three-year-old son has a long road ahead filled with learning and growth, I’ve noticed that he’s already grasped some important life lessons that many adults, including my husband, might benefit from revisiting. Here are thirteen insights from my toddler that I believe could enhance my husband’s approach to life and…

  • Navigating Puberty: What Every Parent Should Know

    Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own experience with puberty in the mid-‘80s, I can vividly picture the awkwardness of it all. I remember entering health class as a seventh grader, where boys and girls were separated, and a calm teacher guided us through the peculiar world of body changes. We giggled at illustrations of…

  • Why I Encourage Kids to Spend Time at My Home

    Get Pregnant Fast The young boy nestled in the back of my minivan pleaded with his mom to let him come over to play, exclaiming, “They have an XBox!” His mother chuckled, politely declining — for now — while I couldn’t help but smile. My grand plan is in motion. When kids come to my…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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