Tag: parenting choices
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9 Responses to Those Who Ask When I’m Having Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I never really felt the pressure to start a family until just a few months before my wedding. After cradling my niece for the first time, it was as if a switch flipped. Suddenly, everyone seemed to be asking, “So, when are you going to have kids?” Little did I know, this…
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Having a Second Child for Your Firstborn
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to the dynamics of siblings. Whether you’re the cherished firstborn, the babied youngest, or the often-overlooked middle child, your position in the birth order can shape your experiences and relationships. But here’s a twist: having a second child may actually promote better…
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Pacifiers and Other Parenting Tools Subject to Judgment
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, pacifiers often attract unsolicited opinions. There’s an undeniable social pressure surrounding the use of pacifiers, strollers, and other tools that are meant to simplify the parenting journey. If a child is seen with a pacifier at an age deemed “too old,” it seems that some feel compelled…
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The Life We Missed Before Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever a group of friends gathers—those with kids and those without—it doesn’t take long for someone to inevitably ask, “So, when are you planning to have children?” As someone who has been on both sides of that question, I can’t help but feel a twinge of embarrassment when I ask, but my…
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10 Topics Pregnant Women Prefer to Avoid
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a conversation with a pregnant woman can be quite the tightrope walk. Especially if she’s hungry, hormonal, and experiencing the myriad emotions that come with pregnancy. Here’s a gentle reminder of the subjects that are best left untouched, to keep the peace and avoid any unintentional offense. Due Date “When are…
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Understanding the Distinction Between a ‘Simple’ Life and a ‘Sheltered’ One
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, the notion of living simply often gets mistaken for being sheltered. This misunderstanding is something my friend Alex often encounters. While his lifestyle might evoke comparisons to a modern-day homesteader, it’s more about the choices he makes rather than any limitation on experiences. Alex and his family thrive…
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Chrissy Teigen’s Night Nurse Decision Sparks Controversy Among Parenting Critics
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to navigating the early days of parenthood, the challenges are plentiful—sleepless nights, a wailing newborn, and a mother’s need for recovery after childbirth. So, if you had the opportunity to hire help during those exhausting hours, would you take it? Chrissy Teigen, the well-known model and author, recently shared…
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My Parenting Choices Don’t Reflect on Yours
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves discussing judgment, and rightly so. A glance at any news article involving parents or a peek into the comments section of discussions about parenting choices reveals a staggering amount of criticism aimed at moms and dads. It’s unfortunate, but it’s a reality we face. However, there…
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We Advocate for Water Conservation: Why Daily Baths Aren’t in Our Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s a fact that might surprise some: my family doesn’t bathe every day. In fact, we don’t even have a shower. I can almost hear the gasp of dismay from some parents who are now imagining the state of my kids’ feet. The average American takes a daily shower, consuming approximately 17.2…
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I Wish I Hadn’t Shared My Children’s Names Before They Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as I discovered I was having boys, my mind began racing with potential names. The name for my first son felt like a no-brainer: Matthew, after my cherished grandfather who had passed away not long before. But choosing his middle name was a different story. I considered my paternal grandfather’s…