Tag: challenges
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17 Things Toddlers Never Say (That We Wish They Would)
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you might think you’ve got it figured out when your little one is a baby. But once they hit around 18 months, it’s as if they develop a mind of their own, often wanting things that are completely different from what you desire. Wouldn’t it be nice if toddlers…
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9 Reasons Why Kids Can Be Truly Challenging (And Why We Should Appreciate Our Parents)
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: parenting can be a wild ride, and if you’ve ever paused to reflect, you might find yourself realizing that the chaos your kids create is eerily reminiscent of the trouble you put your own parents through. This epiphany often strikes during those exhausting toddler years when you suddenly wonder,…
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Understanding Autism: A Journey of Love and Frustration
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment. I see you, Autism. Although we haven’t met in person, you’ve been a constant presence in our lives for over a decade. You are complicated and elusive, leaving teachers, therapists, and even my family scratching their heads. You’ve become a part of my reality, and yet…
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You Are Not Keeping This Baby
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast “You are NOT keeping this baby,” I firmly stated, locking eyes with my daughter, Jenna. The tension in the room was palpable as we faced off, both knowing this was not her first rodeo. Just two years prior, at the tender age of 18, Jenna had given birth to her first…
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The Exhausting Reality of Parenting a Toddler While Pregnant
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, many seasoned mothers will extol the benefits of having children close in age. “They’ll bond better the closer they are!” is a common sentiment. Some even suggest that a three-year gap is the ideal scenario. However, there are unspoken truths about the experience of being pregnant while…
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When You Feel Like You’re Falling Short as a Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Confession time: I used to completely overlook the value of my friendships. Back in the day, my friends were just part of my life—always around. We played sports, chatted in class, and shared our crushes. We were inseparable as we navigated the ups and downs of love, life choices, and the pursuit…
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10 Ways Parenting a Toddler is Like Living in Poltergeist
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever felt like your home has turned into a scene from a classic horror movie since welcoming a toddler, you’re not alone. Here are ten amusing yet relatable ways having a little one feels eerily similar to living in Poltergeist. Objects mysteriously reappear in odd places just moments after you’ve…
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Just Keep Swimming: Navigating Life as a Parent of a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…” Who would have thought that I would find more solace in a forgetful blue fish than in a classic Disney princess? As a parent raising a child on the autism spectrum, I often feel like I’m battling the waves instead of gliding along with…
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The Hilarious Truth About Swimming with Kids: Twitter Parents Weigh In
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer sun shines bright, parents everywhere brace themselves for the inevitable chaos that comes with swimming. Whether it’s a pool, ocean, lake, or even a small puddle, taking kids for a dip can be a real challenge. Who’s asking to go to the bathroom every five minutes? Who’s suddenly hungry?…
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The Importance of Parents Venting About Their Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Not too long ago, I penned a piece where I vented about the myriad of questions that come my way since becoming a parent. The post garnered lots of engagement, but one comment particularly struck me: “I’m sorry, but this article and many of these responses make you all sound overly sensitive.…