Tag: adolescence
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Navigating the Conversation: Discussing One Direction and Family Origins with My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my daughter on a summer road trip—just the two of us. As a pre-teen on the verge of teenage years, she adores shopping, One Direction, and all the milestones that come with growing up. The drive was smooth until we were a few hours from home. I realized I…
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Celebrating Those Fleeting Moments with My Tween
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, I need to talk,” my newly turned 12-year-old says, crashing onto the couch beside me and disrupting a rare moment of peace while I’m engrossed in my book. This better be worthwhile, I think. I glance up at his messy hair, clothes stained from a day at basketball camp, and a…
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What I Want My Teenage Son to Understand About Finding Your Place in the World
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, young man. I see you. I’ve watched you evolve from a small child into an awkward, yet vibrant, teenager filled with a mix of moods—happiness, sadness, humor, and seriousness. I notice you sometimes standing on the outskirts of the group, pondering how to join in and carve out your space.…
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9 Jobs Every Parent of Tweens Might Consider Taking On
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the delightful chaos of parenting a tween. It’s a unique phase filled with challenges that require a diverse skill set. Here are some humorous yet relatable roles all parents of tweens seem to embody: Health Educator Navigating the complexities of puberty is like stepping into a labyrinth. One moment, your child…
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Why I Embrace My 10-Year-Old Daughter’s Insults
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when your child decides to unleash their more sassy side—like my 10-year-old daughter has recently done. While she usually showers me with affection and creativity, lately, she’s taken to aiming her barbs directly at me. On a typical day, my daughter is the epitome of sweetness—she’s…
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Dear Tween: I’m Not Your Adversary
Get Pregnant Fast This morning didn’t unfold as I had hoped; in fact, it was a complete disaster. Mornings at our place resemble a chaotic race against the clock, with each of us relying on the others to stay balanced. When one person stumbles, we all fall. Today, you were the one who stumbled, and…
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Navigating High School Challenges: My Daughter’s Growing Independence
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s a bittersweet realization: my daughter is becoming more independent, and in many ways, she needs me less than I need her. At just 14, she’s stepping into the world of adolescence, and what she truly requires from me now is space. This space allows her to transition from…
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Guiding My Sons to Show Kindness Towards Girls
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I often find myself reflecting on my own experiences with kindness and empathy, particularly when it comes to my sons and their interactions with young girls. I can’t help but feel a sense of dread at the thought of them unintentionally hurting someone’s feelings, much like I remember from…