Tag: parenting
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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…
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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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Old Navy Mannequins: The Unspoken Truth
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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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10 Infamous Moms to Remember When You’re Frustrated with Your Own
Get Pregnant Fast When parenting gets tough and you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s easy to let frustration take over. But remember, there are fictional moms out there whose actions make ours look positively saintly. Here is a list of ten notorious mothers that might just help you feel better about your own parenting journey. 10. Mrs.…
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A Straightforward Christmas Wish List From Mom
Get Pregnant Fast This year, I’m skipping the sugarcoated wishes and getting straight to the point. Here’s what I genuinely want for Christmas: 1. New Yoga Pants First up, I desperately need some new yoga pants. The moment I step inside, my regular clothes come off, and my yoga pants take a beating from crawling…
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When a Mother Craves Nurturing
Get Pregnant Fast About six months after I weaned my first child, I experienced a panic attack—on an airplane, with my son sleeping soundly in my arms. I vividly remember glancing at my partner, eyes wide with fear, as my heart raced and sweat dripped down my forehead, soaking my shirt. My partner, unsure of…
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The Demands of Motherhood: A Journey of Sacrifice and Reward
Get Pregnant Fast Bringing our little one home from the hospital is a moment forever etched in my memory. Like many first-time mothers, I had devoured books and envisioned what motherhood would be like. Yet, nothing could truly prepare me for the whirlwind of emotions and challenges that awaited me in those exhausting early days…