Tag: parenting
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No Apologies: The Journey of a Mom with a Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I’m not apologizing for putting our dog outside more often than you’d like. I promised you a furry friend and kept my word, but let’s face it—I’m the one who deals with the aftermath. Your joy when we brought Lizzie home, swaddled in that tiny yellow blanket, made every…
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Chrissy Fox Opens Up About the Realities of Breastfeeding
Parenting Chrissy Fox Gets Real About Life as a Breastfeeding Mom Get Pregnant Fast Chrissy Fox has voiced what many new mothers are experiencing: breastfeeding is no walk in the park. While it’s often portrayed as a beautiful and natural process, the reality can be quite different. It may take time to master, it can…
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My 6-Year-Old Son Has a Girlfriend, and I’m Totally Fine With It
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Johnson My son has a girlfriend. Yes, you read that right. They first met at a homeschool gathering, and when I caught a glimpse of them together, I couldn’t resist asking him her name. “Lia,” he replied — a significant moment because he typically doesn’t bother remembering names. I suspect…
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Let Your Kids Embrace the Rain: A Parenting Win
Get Pregnant Fast It’s raining outside, and your little ones have been cooped up for far too long. If you’ve noticed them climbing the walls (yes, one of them might actually be attempting parkour on the doorframe), it’s time to take action. They’ve built forts out of couch cushions, jumped on beds, and binge-watched every…
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What Kind of Mom Misses the First Day of School Photos?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the blissful silence that follows the chaotic summer days! The much-anticipated back-to-school season is finally here, and while I’d been counting down the days, I have to admit, the last few weeks of summer spent with my children weren’t half bad. Surprisingly, I discovered that I actually enjoyed their company. They’ve…
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13 Valuable Lessons My Husband Can Take from Our Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast While my three-year-old son has a long road ahead filled with learning and growth, I’ve noticed that he’s already grasped some important life lessons that many adults, including my husband, might benefit from revisiting. Here are thirteen insights from my toddler that I believe could enhance my husband’s approach to life and…
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Navigating Puberty: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own experience with puberty in the mid-‘80s, I can vividly picture the awkwardness of it all. I remember entering health class as a seventh grader, where boys and girls were separated, and a calm teacher guided us through the peculiar world of body changes. We giggled at illustrations of…
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Why I Encourage Kids to Spend Time at My Home
Get Pregnant Fast The young boy nestled in the back of my minivan pleaded with his mom to let him come over to play, exclaiming, “They have an XBox!” His mother chuckled, politely declining — for now — while I couldn’t help but smile. My grand plan is in motion. When kids come to my…