Tag: teenage years
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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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Like Mother, Like Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, I wake up in disbelief, grappling with the reality that I am the mother of a high school senior. It feels surreal, almost like there’s been some cosmic mix-up. For years, I’ve jokingly hoped that her “real” mother would swoop in and take her away. Having experienced the tumultuous mother-daughter…
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They May Be Adorable Now, But That Won’t Last
Get Pregnant Fast To all the parents of little ones: Your child is undeniably precious. I can’t help but smile at the way she gazes up at you with those adoring eyes, or how she wraps her arms around your neck when you drop her off at preschool. It’s heartwarming to see her look your…
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I Don’t Want to be My Daughter’s Bestie: Embracing the Role of a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast The moment has arrived. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I will never fit the mold of a “cool mom,” and honestly, that’s perfectly fine with me. Think back to your own teenage years for a second. Remember that cringe-worthy moment when your mother did something so “mom-like” that you…
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Mom Creates a Life-Size Knitted Version of Her Teenage Son
Get Pregnant Fast Isn’t it a universal truth that every mom dreads that moment when her child hits their teenage years and suddenly thinks she’s the least cool person in the world? It’s a rite of passage that most of us face, transitioning from constant cuddles to a more distant relationship. For those of us…
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Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Teenhood
Get Pregnant Fast I lost my cool. Once I started, it felt like a dam had burst. My voice filled the room, sharp and relentless, like a barrage of artillery. Normally, I choose my words with care, but this time, the floodgates opened. In the heat of the moment, I didn’t process your expression. My…
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What Occurred When I Allowed My Teen Son to Choose My Outfits
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, I strolled into my son’s school to pick him up. As I approached, I noticed him sitting with his friends, and he immediately stood up, clearly trying to distance himself from me. It was obvious he didn’t want anyone to know he was associated with me. As he…
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7 Parenting Challenges of Raising Teens That Can Make You Feel Older than You Are
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years can be one of the most daunting aspects of parenting, and it often feels like it adds years to your life. While I’m currently enjoying a blissful phase with my kids in the elementary years—where they crash into bed without much fuss—I know the teenage storm is on…
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I Stopped Yelling at My Kids, And It Changed Everything
Get Pregnant Fast About two years ago, I made a significant shift in my parenting approach by deciding to stop yelling at my kids. For years, I lived by the belief that if I wasn’t raising my voice, I wasn’t engaging enough with them. It felt justified at the time. I would yell at their…
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Embracing the Fleeting Moments of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In a bustling household with five kids, chaos is the norm. Each day feels like a juggling act—finding a spot for everyone, getting them to sit still, and ensuring they’re where they need to be. You might think that having one less child around would offer a sense of relief. Sure, if…