Tag: judgment
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The Type of Parent I’d Be If No One Were Watching
Get Pregnant Fast The ATM at the corner convenience store is no more than 20 feet from my car, parked right outside. It’s a quiet Thursday morning at 9:45 a.m.—that sweet spot between the hustle of the morning rush and the impending lunchtime crowd. Just a few other customers are around, some filling up their…
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15 Things Seasoned Moms Wish They Could Share
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mother can feel like stepping into a chaotic high school cafeteria. You have the “put-together” moms, who seem to manage their lives seamlessly, at one table. Then there are the breastfeeding moms huddled together, while the formula-feeding crowd holds court elsewhere. Sleep trainers swap stories, and co-sleepers often find themselves…
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The Mom I Critique Most Severely
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself scrutinizing another mom’s parenting choices, and I know I shouldn’t be so judgmental. But seriously, let me tell you about this mom I’ve been judging. For starters, she didn’t have a natural birth and weaned her child from breastfeeding quite early. She treats her toddlers to donuts right…
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Go Ahead and Judge, But Keep It to Yourself
Get Pregnant Fast Surprise! I’m judging you. Yes, me—the one who seems so approachable and chatty at social gatherings, always known for making self-deprecating jokes to put others at ease. But here’s the truth: I’m judging you. From your parenting choices to what you feed your kids, even your views on vaccinations, I’m taking mental…
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Who Am I to Critique That Parent?
Get Pregnant Fast We all harbor our little secrets and confessions, don’t we? Let me share one of mine. Every Sunday morning, my partner and I take our twin toddlers to a music class. We’ve been doing this for a year, yet I vividly recall my initial hesitation during that first session. The class emphasizes…
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I Still Have Faith That Women Can Unite to Uplift Each Other (Including Celebrities Like Mariah Carey)
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a familiar scenario that unfolds at PTA meetings, playdates, and online forums: “Did you catch what she did?” “Can you believe she said that? What a total nightmare.” “Honestly, I would never wear that. She looks ridiculous!” Let’s be real, we’ve all been there. If you claim you’ve never criticized another…
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The Myth of the Perfect Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Before my journey into motherhood began, I was convinced I had it all figured out. I took every prenatal class available, voraciously consumed parenting books, and confidently shared my well-formed opinions on topics ranging from breastfeeding to sleep training. I was ready to take on motherhood. Then reality hit—hard. After enduring a…
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IDGAF About What Others Think of My Parenting, And It Feels Amazing
Get Pregnant Fast When I embarked on this parenting adventure, I was initially consumed by the desire to achieve perfection, or at least something close to it. I felt immense pressure to present my child as impeccably groomed, stylishly dressed, and contently silent in public spaces. The fear of being labeled a bad parent was…
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Let’s Stop Judging One Another’s Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it feels like there’s a constant debate about which parenting method reigns supreme. Whether it’s the helicopter parent versus the free-range advocate, or stay-at-home moms versus working mothers, the comparisons seem endless (yawn). Each day presents us with an avalanche of parenting decisions, and let’s be honest, most of…