Tag: advice
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The Most Outrageous Care Instructions Ever Written
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Collins I recently stumbled upon a folded note while going through some old family albums, and it instantly took me back eight years. It was a six-page document filled with my own self-important “guidelines and explanations” for my in-laws as they graciously agreed to care for my daughter while…
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“Wait Until Your Father Gets Home!” and Other Classic Parenting Sayings That Have Stood the Test of Time
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably heard them echoing through the generations—those classic phrases that your parents drilled into you, only for you to find yourself spouting them to your own children. It’s a bewildering moment when you realize you sound just like your mom. Don’t panic; it’s not a sign that you’re turning into her.…
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The One Piece of Pregnancy Wisdom I Wish I Had Embraced
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant, I gained an extraordinary amount of weight—far more than the medical guidelines suggested. While my pre-pregnancy self was fit and agile, my pregnant self seemed to balloon beyond belief. Over the span of four years, I welcomed three beautiful children into the world and watched as my weight…
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What I Say Vs. What My Teenagers Really Hear
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenting teenagers! Just when you thought you’d mastered the art of communication, you find yourself in a whole new world of misunderstandings. Here’s a humorous take on the classic disconnect between what we say and what our teens interpret. What I say: We need to leave the house…
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10 Essential Insights for Your Child’s Freshman Year
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter wrapped up her freshman year at university last May, I was reminded of the unmistakable scent of teenage life that had taken over our home. If you have a high schooler, you likely know this aroma—it’s a blend of unwashed clothes, empty soda cans, and sneakers that have seen…
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Pro Tip: Much of Parenting Advice Is Absolute Nonsense
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: parenting advice can often feel like a never-ending stream of contradictory nonsense. A while ago, I stumbled upon a piece that warned against calling your child “smart.” The reasoning? It might make them anxious about living up to that label. Seriously? So now, praising your kid’s intelligence is considered…
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To My Son as He Approaches His Junior Year of High School
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, It’s hard to believe that the summer is winding down and you’re on the brink of your junior year. There was a time when I eagerly awaited the start of the school year, marking the days on the calendar, yearning for the comfort of our routine. As a working parent,…
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I’m the Mom of a Kid Who Might Never Be Potty Trained
Get Pregnant Fast My son, Liam, is about to turn 5. He’s intelligent, caring, hilarious, and quite the charmer. Everyone adores him, and his mischievous nature keeps me on high alert—just the other week, he managed to flood the bathroom right before the holidays. But despite all his wonderful qualities, there’s one area where he’s…
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Parenthood Made Me a Content Conformist
Get Pregnant Fast The last thing I wanted to be called at 18 was a conformist. Back in the late ’90s, I was just like every other alternative girl, decked out in chunky boots, hair clips, and floaty dresses. My vibrant hair, colored with shades from Manic Panic, was my badge of uniqueness. Little did…