Tag: shared experiences
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The Isolation of Motherhood with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother is a journey filled with love, joy, and challenges, but for those of us raising children with special needs, it can sometimes feel like a solitary road. My circle of friends is fantastic. They are kind, supportive, and understanding, even when I occasionally miss their messages. They bring me…
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Navigating Parenting: Finding Grace Between Generations
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I vividly recall those moments when seasoned parents would share their well-intentioned parenting stories or advice. While I appreciated their desire to connect, I often found myself feeling a mix of pride and exhaustion, leading me to dismiss their comments with a hint of irritation. Now, having traversed…
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I Knew What She Needed to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Taylor As I sat across from her, every word she spoke resonated deeply within me, each nuance revealing pieces of her heart that she so bravely laid bare. I absorbed it all, discerning the complex emotions that had built up like a storm cloud of worry overhead. I knew exactly…
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10 Ways Teenage Girls Can Connect With Their Moms
Get Pregnant Fast For the first decade of my daughter Ava’s life, we were inseparable. She loved our time together, always seeking a hug and a kiss at bedtime and rushing into my room each morning. But as the tween years hit, things changed. We found ourselves at odds over bedtime rules, movie choices, and…
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Bathing With Your Toddler Is Completely Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 Originally Published: Sep. 4, 2016 Bathing with my toddler is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Yet, it’s baffling how some people choose to sexualize such a simple, everyday activity. How did we arrive at a point where we can accept provocative advertisements featuring adult entertainers, while simultaneously…
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What to Anticipate at Your 20th High School Reunion
Get Pregnant Fast This weekend marks my 20th high school reunion, or at least that’s how I phrase it for convenience. But calling it “high school” hardly does justice—our class, a tight-knit group of 100, journeyed through twelve long years together. When you share so much time with the same people, it transcends mere schooling;…
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Mothers Just Like Us
Get Pregnant Fast The mom at the playground with tousled hair and kids who refuse to walk without being pulled along. The mom who arrives at school late, only to find the gates locked because her children wouldn’t put on their coats despite the drizzle. The mom at the park juggling work emails on her…
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Ask a Special Needs Parent: A Unique Opportunity for Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast Have you heard of my amazing friend, Rachel Thompson? She runs a heartfelt blog called Love That Leo, where she shares stories about her eight-year-old son, Leo. Leo, the older brother to his little sister, Mia, is both playful and endearing with the most captivating blue eyes. He brings to mind my…
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The Badges of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood can often feel like a series of chaotic events that unite women in one of the toughest yet most rewarding roles out there. Sure, it’s much more than just the challenges we face, but those moments of chaos are undeniably part of the shared journey. No matter who you are—be it…