Tag: advice
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Finding Strength in Family: Navigating Life Post-9/11
Get Pregnant Fast After the shocking events of 9/11, many of us found ourselves grappling with feelings of fear and uncertainty. I was just 23, freshly married, and working in an office near Grand Central Station when everything changed. The moment I learned about the planes crashing into the World Trade Center, instinct kicked in.…
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10 Days That Will Have Parents Shaking Their Heads at Their Teens
Get Pregnant Fast They always warned us, didn’t they? The wise but somewhat weary “seasoned parents” at the playground would share their sage advice. As I lamented about my toddler’s rebellion against afternoon naps, they’d nod knowingly, telling me, “Just wait until they’re teenagers.” I’d roll my eyes, thinking, “Seriously? I’d take a self-sufficient teen…
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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…