Tag: family life
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The 8 Most Challenging Aspects of Planning Your Child’s Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter recently celebrated her 5th birthday, and as always, my partner went all out with an extravagant party that came complete with a theme. For her first birthday, we did a whimsical fairy tale theme. At 2, it was all about dinosaurs. For her 3rd, we embraced a magical unicorn theme,…
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Navigating Parental Attention Deficit Disorder: A Modern Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, a therapist proposed that my various life challenges might stem from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). This revelation caught me off guard, as I had never considered myself someone who struggled to focus. “I genuinely believe you have ADD. It explains why you find daily tasks so difficult,” she…
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Mommy Deserves a Sick Day, For Real
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my husband has been feeling under the weather. Yesterday, he took a sick day from work, spending the bulk of it curled up on the couch, surrounded by tissues. He certainly looked unwell, but to his credit, he didn’t utter a single complaint about his condition. He didn’t even ask me…
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Eight Key Insights I’ve Gained From My Journey as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) has been one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles I’ve taken on. After years of juggling multiple jobs, I thought I knew what hard work entailed. But transitioning to full-time caregiver for my children has introduced a whole new level of complexity. Here are eight invaluable…
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The Nightly Struggle: Parenthood’s Ultimate Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast As the day winds down, you might envision a serene scene of your children blissfully heading to bed, their hair still damp from an effortless bath. You lean in, whispering sweet nothings like, “I love you both. Thank you for being so wonderful. Sleep well for the next 12 hours.” But let’s…
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How Dirty Dishes Sparked Romance in My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when my husband, Mark, and I were inseparable, often referred to as “America’s Sweethearts.” We fell in love at first sight eight years ago, sharing countless adventures together. However, over the years, we inadvertently allowed the demands of parenthood and daily life to create a rift between us.…
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9 Insights Gained from 9 Years of Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up surrounded by girls, I never truly understood boys. My childhood was spent with my sister and our single mother, so the house was filled with feminine energy. While I had a few male friends over the years, my closest companion has always been my husband, whom I met in our…
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The Ultimate Representation of Men in Labor
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and childbirth are often viewed through the lens of the mother’s experiences, but it’s essential to recognize that fathers go through their share of stress as well. As we support the incredible journey of bringing a new life into the world, we sometimes overlook the emotional turmoil that dads face during…
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5 Strategies to Dampen the Chaos of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2011 As a stay-at-home mom, the soundtrack of my life is a mixed bag. Sure, I get to enjoy the sweet sounds of my children laughing and the occasional heartfelt, “I love you, Mom!” But let’s be honest—there’s also the relentless…