Tag: family life
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Nothing Will Shatter You (Or Rebuild You) Like Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast I’m having one of those weeks. Everything seems to be going awry—tasks are left unfinished, unexpected expenses are piling up (like my toddler drenching my work laptop in juice, and also losing a tooth), and our household has been a symphony of coughs and crankiness for over a week now. Nothing catastrophic,…
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Revisiting ABC’s Afterschool Specials: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
Get Pregnant Fast It was a whirlwind of nostalgia as I dove headfirst into the world of ABC’s Afterschool Specials. I hadn’t thought about these gems in years, yet suddenly, I found myself reciting lines from the episodes as if no time had passed. Many of us from the 80s and 90s remember watching stars…
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The Parental Aptitude Test: Essential for Every High School Student
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest came home with a math assignment featuring problems reminiscent of the SAT. This led me to a realization: the SATs are largely pointless and often unessential. If students excel academically in high school, they’re likely to continue that success in college. Conversely, if their high school grades are poor,…
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Why Date Night Is Essential for My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, before I even open my eyes, I’m greeted by a familiar sound: a little voice calling out, “Mom!” This is followed by requests for breakfast, recounting last night’s dreams, or sometimes a complaint that a sibling has had an accident in bed. Before I even rise, my role as a…
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Because Someday, the Kids Will Be Grown
Get Pregnant Fast It all began with a simple refusal. I asked my partner to take our eldest to ballet while bringing along our youngest. I was yearning for that precious hour of solitude at home, a brief escape into quietness. When the weekend first arrives, I crave stillness—a chance to be alone, unburdened, where…
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20 Thoughts Moms Have When Their Partners Are Away on Business
Get Pregnant Fast When my husband, Mark, heads out for work, my two young daughters can’t help but share the news with everyone they encounter. From the grocery store cashier to the other parents at the park, they announce it to the world: “Daddy’s on vacation… I mean, business trip! Hahahaha!” As I chuckle at…
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My Child’s Quirks: Embracing the Unusual
Get Pregnant Fast My six-year-old son, Max, has taken to speaking in a language he calls “Pasta.” Essentially, he repeats the word “pasta” with variations in pitch and volume. When he asks a question, he raises the tone at the end. If he’s feeling down, he drags it out in a low, somber tone. And…
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It Doesn’t Mean You’re a Terrible Mom If Your Kids Are Frequently Sick
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 19, 2021 Originally Published: May 7, 2016 The first time it happened, it was just after the holiday season. I decided to introduce my 9-month-old son, Max, to tofu during a family dinner at an Asian restaurant. Later that night, as he settled into his crib for a…
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What a Working Mom Wishes Her Partner Understood
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, I want you to know how deeply I care for you. My love for you is unwavering, but I have to be honest — I’m exhausted. So utterly drained that even thinking about my fatigue requires too much energy. I feel completely pooped. You may look at me as if…
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Husband, Wife, or Roommates? A Mom’s Candid Take on How Marriage and Parenthood Transform Relationships
Get Pregnant Fast A mom’s honest reflection on the shifts in her relationship after marriage and kids is making waves online. “If someone had told me years ago that my relationship would evolve so drastically, I would have laughed and said, ‘No way!’ The long date nights have vanished. Those lazy mornings are a thing…