Tag: family life
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Why I Give My Introverted Child Time Alone
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit at my kitchen desk, typing on my laptop, I hear my 11-year-old son, Jake, engrossed in a book in the living room. He expressed a desire for some alone time, and I couldn’t be more pleased. We used to live in a house with an open layout, where the…
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20 Justifications for Tucking Your Kids In Early
Get Pregnant Fast Life can get overwhelming, especially when the kids seem to have boundless energy while you feel like you’ve run a marathon. If you’ve ever declared a spontaneous early bedtime just to regain a bit of sanity, you’re certainly not alone. Here are 20 reasons why you should consider sending your little ones…
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Parenting: A Significant Achievement, Regardless of Its Commonality
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the challenges and rewards of parenting are often overlooked, it’s essential to recognize the monumental achievement that it represents. Recently, during a high-profile event, rising music sensation Bella Thompson shared her heartfelt thoughts on motherhood, proving that even amidst fame, the experience of parenting holds unparalleled significance. At…
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How Parenthood Turns Your Life Upside Down (And You’ll Love It Anyway)
Get Pregnant Fast Once we tied the knot, we took our sweet time—five years, to be exact—before diving into parenthood. Those years were blissful, filled with uninterrupted sleep and the absence of midnight encounters with tiny humans whose wide eyes are peering at you in the dark. It was a time of freedom from public…
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9 Things Parents Say vs. What They Really Mean
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves navigating the tricky waters of communication with our kids. We pour our hearts into everything we do for them, whether that’s playing pretend in their fort or showering them with compliments about how smart and incredible they are. But let’s be real: there are moments when…
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Elton John: ‘I Never Imagined Becoming a Father’
Get Pregnant Fast The iconic “Rocket Man” finds joy in performing for audiences, but nothing compares to the love he has for his two young sons with his long-term partner, James Wellington. In a candid conversation with contributor Jenna Woods, the 67-year-old superstar shares his insights on fatherhood, inspiration, and his thoughts on retirement. What…
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Dear Partner, Sometimes I Yearn for You
Get Pregnant Fast Life & Relationships By Jamie Taylor Updated: March 16, 2021 Originally Published: September 17, 2016 Years ago, when we were just starting our journey as wide-eyed newlyweds, I had no clue about the intricacies of marriage and parenting. I never imagined date nights would turn into late-night board games and Sunday movie…
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Ten Things “They” Won’t Tell You About Motherhood…But I Will
Get Pregnant Fast Eleven years ago, I stumbled into the chaotic world of motherhood with naivety that would make anyone chuckle. I often felt like those seasoned moms were huddled nearby, whispering and exchanging knowing glances while I innocently navigated the new terrain. “Look at her,” they’d say, “She still believes in sleep!” or “Oh…
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The Wild Ride of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: calling parenthood a roller coaster might seem like a cliché, but it’s absolutely spot on. Being a parent is a whirlwind of unpredictability, excitement, fear, and sheer exhaustion. Up and down, around and around you go, sometimes filled with laughter, other times with screams, and often just hoping to…