Tag: family life
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I’m Experiencing Baby Fever, But Not in the Way You Might Think
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself longing for a baby. Not a third child, and no, I’m not looking to adopt your little one (nice try, though). What I truly crave is to relive those early days with my own children. Whether it’s a boy or a girl doesn’t matter—maybe even both, but definitely not…
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30 Simple Steps to Sleep Train Your Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast I absolutely cherish my little boy! He is, as the world’s most famous super nanny might say, “almost perfect in every way.” He’s affectionate, inquisitive, cheerful, and gives the best hugs. However, he does have one major drawback… he’s an awful sleeper. It could be because he hasn’t yet learned how to…
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13 Effective Strategies for Parenting Your Tweens (That Also Worked with Your Toddlers)
Get Pregnant Fast The blissful phase of parenting takes a wild turn when your child reaches the tween stage. It’s a loud, chaotic, and sometimes tumultuous time—welcome to the whirlwind of the tween years! Tweens bear a striking resemblance to larger toddlers, and for good reason: both age groups experience significant emotional, physical, and mental…
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Why It’s Completely Fine That My Kids Skip Making Their Beds (And I Do Too)
Get Pregnant Fast “The state of your bed is the state of your head.” This phrase pops up frequently in discussions about the benefits of making your bed, claiming that it leads to greater happiness and productivity. If that’s the case, my mind must be a bit tousled and chaotic—and honestly, I’m perfectly fine with…
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Confessions of a Reformed Perfectionist
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 19, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 9, 2012 Let me share a little secret: I’m a former perfectionist. It’s not that I consider myself flawless; rather, I’ve always felt this overwhelming urge to excel in everything I do. I’m a people-pleaser at heart, and I often find myself overly concerned with…
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Jenna Marks on Motherhood, Embracing 40, & Raising Kids in NYC
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve tuned into the Bravo scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, you likely find yourself wishing Jenna Marks could be your mom best friend. Not only is she the series’ star, but she also brought it to life by transforming her personal experiences with Upper East Side parenting into laugh-out-loud entertainment for…
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50 Reasons to Think Twice Before Having a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while visiting some friends, we casually chatted with their neighbors. The dad made a rather bold comment: “Great weekend, but the Smoklers are definitely effective birth control.” I didn’t take offense, but it did make me reflect. Honestly, there are far more compelling reasons not to dive into parenthood than the…
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Mothers: Are You Experiencing Logistical Overwhelm?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest child embarked on his kindergarten journey, while my youngest stepped into preschool. The shift was immediate and frankly overwhelming—not because I was grappling with the bittersweet nature of their growing up, but rather due to what I now refer to as “Logistical Overwhelm.” This new phase began with a…
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17 Things Toddlers Never Say (That We Wish They Would)
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you might think you’ve got it figured out when your little one is a baby. But once they hit around 18 months, it’s as if they develop a mind of their own, often wanting things that are completely different from what you desire. Wouldn’t it be nice if toddlers…
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21 Lessons I Share With My Kids Before Playdates
Get Pregnant Fast Back in my childhood, playdates were a foreign concept. We roamed our neighborhoods freely, forging friendships until the streetlights flickered on, signaling it was time to head home. Today, however, everything is meticulously scheduled, and as a parent, I feel a distinct pressure to ensure my kids behave impeccably during these structured…