Tag: parenting challenges
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15 Reasons Why Some Days at the Park Can Be a Total Drag
Get Pregnant Fast There’s no denying the joys of a day at the park. It’s cost-effective, the kids get their much-needed exercise, and usually, there’s a bench where I can sneak in snacks without judgment. Who doesn’t love the sunshine, precious moments with the kids, laughter, and the flutter of butterflies? The park has so…
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An Open Letter to Our Future President: The Plight of Working Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Future President, Tomorrow, I will face a heart-wrenching decision as I prepare to leave my newborn once again. It’s a pain I’ve endured three times before, and I had hoped this time would be different. Despite being told to “toughen up” and reminded to be grateful for my job as a…
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Do Not Long for the Next Phase of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast The chill of winter arrived unexpectedly during my first year of motherhood. It was only September, and my infant was just a month old when the cold winds began to howl. Until that moment, I had been snug and content, wrapped up in the joys of my new life with this tiny…
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Navigating Insecurities as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast As the sun rises and my friends settle into their office routines, I’m in the midst of a different kind of morning chaos—wrangling toddlers who are more interested in playing than getting dressed. My partner, Sarah, and I have three little ones aged 7, 5, and 2, and while I work as…
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5 Post-Potty Training Challenges Every Mother Fears
Get Pregnant Fast Potty training is a milestone that all parents look forward to with excitement. It’s that glimmer of hope that carries us through countless diaper changes, pushing us onward like a cheering crowd at a marathon finish line. Just imagine the freedom! No more pricey diapers or wipes! No more unpleasant blowouts! Complete…
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From Volunteer to Recipient: My Journey at the Food Pantry
Get Pregnant Fast “Can the kids have some candy?” “Can they have this?” “Is it okay for the kids to grab a sucker?” I snap back to reality, realizing a volunteer at the food pantry has been talking to me. Although I heard him, my mind was elsewhere. “Oh gosh,” I chuckle nervously. “I’m sorry,…
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This Little Girl’s Denial of the Number 4 Perfectly Captures Toddlerhood
Get Pregnant Fast When you have children, there are moments where you find yourself engaged in spirited debates with a toddler. It’s a curious phenomenon, one that often leaves you questioning reality. How many times have you found yourself in discussions that end with you saying, “I admire your passion about the concept that the…
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I Am Mother, Hear Me Roar: A Mom’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I’m raising my hands in surrender to motherhood. I can’t carry on like this any longer. Last night, my little one decided that 3 a.m. was the ideal time for some late-night TV, and I spent over an hour trying to convince him otherwise. At our Mommy and Me class, he…
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Is Daycare Really More Expensive Than College? A Closer Look at Childcare Costs
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking revelation that many parents are all too familiar with, recent research shows that the cost of daycare is now surpassing that of college tuition in a significant number of states. According to a report from The Care Index, parents are shelling out an average of $9,589 annually for infant…
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6 Reasons I’m Already Dreading Frozen 2
Get Pregnant Fast The announcement of a sequel to Disney’s blockbuster hit has parents everywhere feeling a mix of excitement and dread. We all remember singing along to “Let It Go,” and watching our kids get swept up in the magic of Arendelle. Sure, the original film was a hit, and the themes of sisterly…