Tag: family dynamics
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How Much Should We ‘Coddle’ Our Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a tightrope walk when it comes to the question of how much support we should give our children. Take, for instance, my friend Emma, a powerhouse who raised four daughters. She’s the type who never backs down from a challenge—whether it was playing three varsity sports in…
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Empowering My Biracial Children to Embrace Their Own Racial Identities
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jordan Thompson Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 11, 2023 My partner, Lisa, sat on the couch, tears streaming down her face. Concerned, I asked what was troubling her, but she didn’t respond right away. I suspected it might be one of those moments that expecting mothers experience, where overwhelming…
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8 Strategies for Navigating Family Vacations with Your In-Laws
Get Pregnant Fast Vacations with in-laws can quickly become a test of patience, especially when kids enter the picture. My partner Alex and I used to enjoy relaxing trips with our families before we had children. We’d leisurely explore the area during the day and gather for dinner at night. However, once our kids arrived,…
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How Can I Ensure My Child’s Safety While Allowing Her Independence?
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in car number 12 out of 18, two security personnel clad in black and gold jackets direct traffic with an air of authority. Their stern faces remind me of the bouncers I encountered in my youth. I switch off the radio, my heart racing slightly as I approach the…
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Let’s Face It: We All Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant Fast As kids, we often found ourselves pondering whether our parents had a favorite. We wondered who was mom’s darling or who dad favored the most. These thoughts sometimes sparked jealousy among siblings, as we believed others held a special place in our parents’ hearts. Now that we’re parents ourselves, we promised we’d…
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The Day I Strayed from My Parenting Principles
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I experienced spankings that left a lasting impression on me. I can vividly recall the last time it happened. My cousin and I were engrossed in a game of Girl Talk, and one of the dares prompted us to make a prank call. With the old-school portable phone in…
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4 Essential Insights Before Filing for Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: divorce is one of life’s toughest challenges. Much like labor, if you were fully informed about the emotional and logistical hurdles, you might hesitate to take that leap. Sure, there are those rare instances of amicable separations or “conscious uncouplings,” but they are exceptions rather than the norm. Having…
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Dear Firstborn, You’re Not the Boss
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, my eldest child, I get it; you’re the firstborn, the trailblazer, and you often feel like the head honcho around here. Sure, you were the original occupant of this household, and welcoming your younger siblings into your world can be a real challenge. You’ve got experience that they don’t, and…
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7 Invasive Questions I Frequently Encounter as a Single Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—people can be incredibly intrusive. As a single mother, I’m often faced with a barrage of personal questions that leave me feeling frustrated. I don’t pry into your life, so why do you feel the need to dig into mine? To the acquaintance I haven’t spoken to in years: is…