Tag: parenting
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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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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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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…
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Get Your Kids Excited About the Nintendo Wii U Today
Get Pregnant Fast In a fascinating tale from the tech world, an investor named Danny Thompson shared a memorable experience involving the founder of a major ride-sharing company and a Nintendo Wii. A few years back, while celebrating the holidays at his parents’ home, Thompson’s father decided to challenge the founder, Jake Anderson, to a…
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Baby Registry Essentials: What You Need to Know
Get Pregnant Fast Starting your baby registry can seem intimidating, especially if you’re a first-time mom. However, narrowing down the essentials and discovering the perks of various registries can be a fun and rewarding experience. With a bit of guidance, you’ll be well on your way to creating the perfect registry. Creating Your Baby Registry…
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How to Raise a Small Army
Get Pregnant Fast When I share that I’m a mom to five children, people often pause, their expressions shifting to a mix of disbelief and pity. The societal norm seems to dictate that three is the maximum acceptable number of kids—unless you fall into certain categories, of course. But beyond that threshold, reactions can range…
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Embrace the Imperfect in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a second: it often seems like other moms are acing this parenting thing. They’re whipping up Pinterest-worthy crafts and orchestrating joyful sing-alongs while their little ones look picture-perfect. Meanwhile, you might feel like you’re just trying to survive the chaos of the day, and it’s only been ten…
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Why 3-Year-Olds Are Just Like Those Difficult Bosses
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare for my third child to hit the notorious age of three, I’ve conducted a thorough examination—one that combines humor, annoyance, and a touch of scientific reasoning. You see, every parent will agree that dealing with a three-year-old is akin to working for a boss who should probably never have…