Tag: co-parenting
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Navigating Shared Custody and Brownies: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I opened the bright red door of our newly relocated home, the sound of the doorbell filled the air, instantly lifting my spirits. Standing on the porch were a friendly woman and her young daughter. “Hi! We’re your new neighbors,” the woman with golden hair smiled, introducing herself and her daughter.…
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The Most Heart-Wrenching Aspect of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my son, Tyler, I couldn’t fathom a time when he might break my heart. How could that perfect little being, dancing around inside me, ever cause me pain? This tiny miracle had already expanded my heart in ways I never knew possible. I could sense the warmth of…
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8 Ways Divorce Transformed Me Into a Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast While we often hear that children are “resilient,” the reality is that divorce can leave lasting emotional marks. As someone who experienced my parents’ divorce firsthand, I promised myself I would shield my kids from such trauma. However, after 18 years of marriage and raising two children, I found myself facing the…
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Nothing Is More Challenging Than Being an Unmarried Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As an unmarried mother in a committed relationship, I navigate the complexities of parenting alongside my partner, whom I’ll call Mike. We’ve built a life together, sharing our home and raising our spirited two-year-old daughter, all while living in what some may consider “mortal sin.” Our little one, blissfully unaware of societal…
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When Your Most Vocal Parenting Critic Is Your Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received another snide comment regarding my parenting choices: “I guess chocolate milk pairs nicely with the donuts you send for her lunch.” Can you believe it? Who could possibly judge a mother for packing her first-grader a few powdered donuts? Unfortunately, this kind of condescension isn’t a rarity for me;…
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An Open Letter to My Son’s Future Stepmom
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Future Stepmom, As you embark on this journey with my son’s father, I want to share some honest thoughts with you. I’ve navigated the waters of being a divorced mom for a few years now, and I’ve encountered a range of women who have come into my child’s life. Unfortunately, some…
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The Day I Crossed Paths with My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Eight years ago, I found myself unceremoniously inducted into the Divorce Club—an experience I often joke about, claiming I wanted to stay married while my husband and his new partner had different ideas. This humor often elicits knowing laughter or awkward smiles, depending on who’s listening. Since that chapter began, I’ve faced…
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Now That Our Kids Are Grown, My Ex-Husband Has Reappeared
Get Pregnant Fast My ex-husband has always marched to the beat of his own drum. Whether it was pursuing his MBA, tackling household projects, or making life changes, he preferred to do things in his own time—most often in sporadic bursts of energy. There were moments of motivation sparked by something he’d seen or heard,…
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Navigating the 50/50 Life After Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting The 50/50 Life After Divorce by Emily Collins Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 Originally Published: Sep. 14, 2015 As I handed my ID to the gatekeeper at the entrance to the beer garden, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Here I was, stepping into a sanctuary free from…
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A Virtual Goodnight: Tucking Your Kids in from Afar
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to maintaining a strict bedtime routine, I might not be winning any parenting awards. To put it simply, I’m not exactly a hardliner. I easily give in to those last-minute requests for an extra story or a glass of water. If I were parenting alone, things might be different,…