Tag: child behavior
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Embracing My Wild Child: A Journey of Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve got a wild child, and honestly, it’s not my fault. My partner and I have done our best to guide him, but this spirited personality seems to have come out of nowhere. I certainly wasn’t like this as a kid, nor was his father. His older siblings are calm and collected,…
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5 Reasons Balloons Should Be Banned from Existence
Get Pregnant Fast We all have fond memories of balloons, don’t we? But if you ask me, they should be kicked to the curb. Here’s why: The Great Escape: No matter how diligently you instruct your child to keep that balloon close, it always seems to find a way to soar away. You could tie…
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My Toddler Can Be a Real Challenge, and It’s Not My Fault
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone has that one friend who always needs an explanation: “He’s usually not like this,” or “You just have to get to know him better,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Over time, you start to realize that despite your friendship, these justifications might be stretching the truth. Perhaps it’s…
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10 Unfortunate Remarks We Make to Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Collins Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 As a parent, it’s all too easy to slip and say things that, upon reflection, we wish we could take back. I’ve shared my own cringe-worthy moments with friends and discovered I’m not alone in this struggle. Below is a compilation of some regrettable phrases…
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Absolutely, I Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—admitting you have a favorite child isn’t exactly considered the gold standard of parenting. Yet, here I am, confessing that I absolutely do have a favorite child. This particular little one has a knack for listening, helps out around the house, and generally radiates positivity. Spending time with this child…
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You Haven’t Experienced Sass Until You Have a 5-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we can hardly contain our joy when our little ones take their first steps or start to babble adorable, if somewhat confusing, words. We cherish their tiny hugs and those sweet, messy kisses. In those early days, it’s easy to think of our children as the smartest and most well-behaved…
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What You Might Not Realize About ‘That’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve definitely come across her. You spot her at the grocery store, the playground, the library, the gas station, or even attempting to enjoy a meal at a family-friendly restaurant. She’s the mom with (typically) more than one young child in tow. Her face is bare of makeup, and her hair is…
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What’s Running Through a Mother’s Mind When the Kids Won’t Stop Chattering
Get Pregnant Fast My home is a constant symphony of chatter. If these walls could share their thoughts, they’d never experience silence, because my kids are always in full swing. As a writer by profession, I’m accustomed to wading through words daily. Yet, stepping into my living room feels like diving headfirst into a chaotic…