Tag: honesty in parenting
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It’s Okay to Acknowledge When Your Child is Acting Out
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: parenting is tough, and it’s perfectly fine to admit when your child is being a little brat. I’ve never been one to sugarcoat things, and my parenting journey hasn’t changed that. It can be frustrating to hear other parents downplay their kids’ misbehavior, especially when we…
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Ladies, It’s Time to Talk About the Unpleasant Realities of Postpartum Life
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real, friends. The journey into motherhood is filled with beautiful moments, but there are plenty of gross and unexpected surprises lurking in the postpartum phase. It’s time to shed some light on what happens after giving birth, because no one ever prepares us for this stuff—probably because it’s, well, not…
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The Misconception About Shedding Baby Weight
Get Pregnant Fast I recently bumped into a friend, Lisa, who had just welcomed a new baby into her family. She looked stunning, with no signs of the pregnancy weight in sight. Naturally, I couldn’t help but ask, “What’s your secret?” “Oh, you know,” she said nonchalantly. “Chasing after my toddler and the baby has…
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If Your Parents Claimed They Didn’t Have a Favorite Child, They Were Definitely Stretching the Truth
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I firmly believed in the magic of childhood myths—like Santa Claus. The idea that a plump man in a red suit could somehow fit into our half-Jewish, half-Buddhist home to deliver gifts I had seen hidden in my parents’ closet for weeks? Sure, why not! Or that a fairy would…
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The Weekend Chronicles: A Parent’s True Tale
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of a spirited three-year-old, I recently found myself in possession of “The Weekend Book” from preschool. For those unfamiliar, this charming little package includes a basket, a stuffed animal, and a black-and-white composition notebook. The idea is to document your family’s weekend escapades. It’s a wonderful concept, and I…