Tag: growth
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20 Tasks Teens Find Surprisingly Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast As our children transition into their teenage years, parents often feel a sense of relief, believing the hardest parts of parenting are behind us. We witness their growth into independent, capable individuals, and we take pride in how far they’ve come. However, when we ask them to complete everyday tasks that were…
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To My Son Starting High School: A Letter of Remembrance
Get Pregnant Fast As my son prepares to embark on his high school journey, I find myself reflecting on my own experiences. Just the night before his freshman orientation, I stumbled upon Sixteen Candles, a classic film that defined my teenage years. I vividly recall watching it for the first time as a high school…
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10 Parenting Moments That Give Me the Chills
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of motherhood. Remember those sleepless nights calming a fussy baby? Or the endless attempts to convince your toddler to use the potty, armed only with a bag of M&Ms? While we often grumble about these less-than-glamorous moments, the upcoming stages of parenting loom even larger on the horizon. As…
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Middle School: The Unsettling Reality for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Middle school — just uttering those words sends a chill down my spine. It’s not just the notorious challenges our kids face during these years; it’s the emotional rollercoaster that parents experience too. From the drama of cliques and the antics of boys to the seemingly endless homework from teachers, middle school…
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Kids Push You Out of Your Comfort Zone—and That Can Strengthen Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Updated: March 30, 2023 On Christmas Eve, just past midnight, I was dashing around the house, preparing for the big day ahead. Exhausted and in my pajamas, I emerged from the bathroom, ready to collapse into bed. My husband, Mark, gestured toward my side of the bed, revealing a beautifully…
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The Time We Have With Our Children Is Never Enough
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in a sweltering middle school cafeteria on a warm summer day, my son climbed into my lap. He wrapped his long arms around my neck and whispered, “Love you more, Mom.” In an instant, any irritation I felt disappeared. He squirmed, unable to remain still, and pretended to be…
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Moments That Remind You You’re Nailing Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast As my youngest recently turned 10, I found myself reflecting on the bittersweet nature of parenting. Watching your ‘baby’ transition from toddlerhood to a pre-teen is both a joy and a heart-wrenching realization. Just the other day, I bought him deodorant, and it struck me how fast he’s growing up. Not long…
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Just Like That, My Child Grew Up
Get Pregnant Fast It happened in an instant. The first six weeks of my son’s life felt like an eternity. Each moment was packed with effort, sweat, and the emotional intensity that comes with sleep deprivation. By the time I leaned over him at his first birthday celebration, with my partner by my side, and…
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A Letter to My Teen Daughter: You’re Beautiful and Smart, Even If You Don’t Believe It
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Beloved Daughter, I need you to stop taking down the photograph of yourself from our fridge. This back-and-forth has been ongoing for weeks. I put it up, you remove it, and then I find it hidden under various kitchen items. Your creativity in concealing it is impressive, but let’s put an…