Tag: family life
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10 Creative Excuses My Kids Use to Avoid Their Chores
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I know I’m not alone in expecting my kids to pitch in around the house. They each have their own chore charts to help them keep track of their responsibilities, yet somehow, they still manage to come up with the most entertaining excuses for why their tasks remain undone.…
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10 Times I Wish I Weren’t a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is a wild rollercoaster ride, filled with intense love and moments of sheer chaos. I adore my children in a way that defies explanation—it’s a fierce, protective love that makes me feel like I could take on the world for them. But let’s be real: motherhood can be utterly…
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Mastering the Chaos of Back-to-School Prep
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down for some, the back-to-school season is creeping up faster than we’d like to admit. While some parents cherish the remaining days of summer vacation, others, like me, are already counting down to the first day of school. August 7 is looming ahead, and while I crave a little…
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Children of the New Millennium
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 40s, I often find myself grappling with the dissonance of feeling like I’m still in my late teens or early twenties. However, every so often, reality hits me hard when I notice just how different the world is for my children, Lily and Max. They are truly growing…
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Why I Cherish Being a Mom to Boys
Get Pregnant Fast As I settled onto the couch, my nephew perched on the floor in front of me, I couldn’t help but smile. “Stay still for a second, okay?” I coaxed, as he squirmed around, eager to get moving. I grabbed a handful of his messy hair and began twisting it, weaving strands together…
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Balancing Family Life While Competing in International Basketball
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of international basketball while raising a family can be quite the juggling act. Meet Liam Carter, a professional basketball player who has traveled extensively in his pursuit of excellence on the court. After a stellar college career and stints in various professional leagues, Liam is now gearing up for…
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The Hilarious Truth About Sick Days with Kids: Insights from Parents on Twitter
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating through your child’s early years without encountering a slew of viruses is nearly a fantasy. The constant wave of childhood illnesses can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. Thankfully, the humorous parents on Twitter have experienced this germ-filled ordeal and are here to share a laugh with you.…
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No, I’m Not Embarrassed to Be ‘Still Renting’
Get Pregnant Fast I truly cannot stand popcorn ceilings. That lumpy, outdated texture that screams, “The 1980s were a design disaster!” has haunted me throughout my adult life. Every rental I’ve considered—within my budget and in my preferred neighborhoods—has been plagued by those awful ceilings. As I lie in bed each night, gazing at the…