Tag: challenges
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Even the Best Parents Face Major Failures
Get Pregnant Fast When life throws a curveball, our true selves often emerge, and if that’s the case, I’m floundering in this parenting journey. Just last Sunday morning, I stepped into the hallway only to find a puddle on our freshly refinished wood floors. A quick investigation revealed my son had an unfortunate run-in with…
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Dear Partner: Even When Times Get Tough, I Cherish Our Life Together
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Thompson Updated: Dec. 13, 2019 Originally Published: Sep. 26, 2015 Dear Partner, Navigating this chapter of our lives has proven to be quite a challenge. It’s something we’ve often been told, that the early years of marriage can be rocky. Here we are, right in the thick of it. And…
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To College Students Seeking ‘Safe Spaces’: Parenting Will Challenge You Like Nothing Else
Get Pregnant Fast Across college campuses in the United States, students are feeling increasingly triggered. This surge in anxiety has been attributed to a new phenomenon we call microaggressions. These seemingly minor incidents have become so problematic that they necessitate safe spaces, on-site counselors, and even relaxation zones to guard the sensitivities of those who…
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7 Parenting Challenges of Raising Teens That Can Make You Feel Older than You Are
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years can be one of the most daunting aspects of parenting, and it often feels like it adds years to your life. While I’m currently enjoying a blissful phase with my kids in the elementary years—where they crash into bed without much fuss—I know the teenage storm is on…
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Navigating the Muck Together
Get Pregnant Fast We all find ourselves in the muck from time to time. Whether you’re wading through a minor inconvenience—a tough day at work, a disagreement with a friend, or a child who just isn’t feeling well—or you’re knee-deep in a situation that feels overwhelmingly heavy, it’s important to acknowledge that you’re not alone.…
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The Sanctimony of New Parents: A Rant on Parenting Perceptions
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s take a moment to vent here… It’s astonishing how parenting has morphed into a competition for martyrdom. Our little ones shouldn’t serve as excuses for neglect or sloppiness, nor should they be a parent’s crutch for justifying every shortcoming. This sentiment has sparked a flurry of social media discussions, particularly among…
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If I Had Known…
Get Pregnant Fast If I had truly grasped the depths of sleep deprivation before becoming a parent… If I had understood the sheer volume of bodily fluids I would be cleaning up throughout my children’s formative years… If I had realized how the constant refrain of “Mom? Mom? Mom?” could wear on my last nerve…
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When You’re a Mom Without a Driver’s License
Get Pregnant Fast Over coffee, a friend and I shared our tales of parenting challenges, particularly those frustrating moments when kids refuse to nap. She mentioned her go-to solution: strapping her son into his car seat and driving around until he finally drifts off to sleep. I smiled and nodded, fully understanding the struggle, yet…
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10 Days That Will Have Parents Shaking Their Heads at Their Teens
Get Pregnant Fast They always warned us, didn’t they? The wise but somewhat weary “seasoned parents” at the playground would share their sage advice. As I lamented about my toddler’s rebellion against afternoon naps, they’d nod knowingly, telling me, “Just wait until they’re teenagers.” I’d roll my eyes, thinking, “Seriously? I’d take a self-sufficient teen…
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101 Phrases I Repeat Daily as a Parent of Four Kids Under 7
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting 101 Phrases I Repeat Daily as a Parent of Four Kids Under 7 by Jamie Johnson Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 Sweetheart, it’s too early. Back to bed, please. It’s only 4:25 a.m. Let’s snuggle and go back to sleep. Alright, come share our bed, but please move over a little. I…