Tag: mother-daughter relationship
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Dear Tween: I’m Not Your Adversary
Get Pregnant Fast This morning didn’t unfold as I had hoped; in fact, it was a complete disaster. Mornings at our place resemble a chaotic race against the clock, with each of us relying on the others to stay balanced. When one person stumbles, we all fall. Today, you were the one who stumbled, and…
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Navigating High School Challenges: My Daughter’s Growing Independence
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s a bittersweet realization: my daughter is becoming more independent, and in many ways, she needs me less than I need her. At just 14, she’s stepping into the world of adolescence, and what she truly requires from me now is space. This space allows her to transition from…
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10 Ways Moms in Their 40s Mirror Their 12-Year-Old Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a 12-year-old girl can feel like a rollercoaster ride through a whirlwind of emotions. One moment, I’m cherishing the sweet, singing girl who dances into the morning shower, and the next, I’m confronting the dramatic outbursts that often follow breakfast. The transformation is dizzying—she’s teetering on the brink of…
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9 ’80s Songs That Capture Life With My Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast After navigating the tumultuous tween years with my oldest daughter, I’m hoping for a bit more straightforward communication and a little less emotional chaos. A mom can wish, right? While raising a teen girl is certainly less stressful than those awkward tween years—mostly because my heart has toughened and my nerves are…
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10 Insights into Raising Teen Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the journey of parenting teenage daughters can feel like a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns. Having raised two daughters and now facing the teenage years with my youngest, I’ve gathered a few truths that may resonate with fellow parents. Here’s what I’ve discovered: Your emotional state can swing…
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I Struggle to Connect with My ‘Girly’ Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My 4-year-old daughter looks at me with a frown and says, “Mom, I didn’t win the princess contest. Bella and Mia did. I lost.” Bella and Mia are her imaginary friends, figures crafted from her own imagination, and in this whimsical game, she lost to characters that don’t even exist. This moment…
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20 Messages My Tween Daughter Might Be Trying to Convey
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life as a mother of a tween girl is no small feat. Every day feels like a robotic routine of repeating the same phrases, met with dramatic sighs and exaggerated eye rolls. Each afternoon, I brace myself for her arrival home from school, carefully selecting my words to read her mood.…
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I Wished for My Daughter’s Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast I wished for my daughter to be beautiful. I even asked the universe for specific traits: golden blonde hair, sparkling blue or green eyes, a radiant smile, and an adorable little nose. In my mind, I could see her as a mini version of a Hollywood starlet, and I would rub my…
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10 Essential Things to Say to Your Teen Daughter Who’s Eyeing Emancipation
Get Pregnant Fast This weekend, rising star Mia Thompson, 17, made headlines after gaining her legal emancipation from her mother. While the media has focused on troubling allegations of neglect in this case, many parents can relate to the age-old struggle between teens yearning for freedom and the concerns of their caregivers. It’s a timeless…
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The Conversation I Didn’t Anticipate
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those rare nights where everything went smoothly, which is a true feat when you have three daughters. Dinner was a breeze—no arguments over the food I prepared, no battles over who got to share their day first, and no prolonged bedtime antics that usually leave me exasperated. I…