Tag: mother-daughter relationship
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10 Realities of Raising a Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast When you held your precious baby girl for the first time, you might have envisioned a life filled with sweet moments, cute outfits, and endless cuddles. You probably thought it would be nothing but joy and laughter, right? Well, not quite! As you navigated through the sea of unsolicited advice during your…
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I Cut Ties with My Own Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Amy Carter Updated: July 16, 2020 Originally Published: Sep. 12, 2011 As a child, I often found myself engulfed in a whirlwind of anxiety and confusion, never realizing that my feelings were far from the norm. I mistakenly believed that these emotions were entirely my fault. Years down the line,…
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10 Ways Teenage Girls Can Connect With Their Moms
Get Pregnant Fast For the first decade of my daughter Ava’s life, we were inseparable. She loved our time together, always seeking a hug and a kiss at bedtime and rushing into my room each morning. But as the tween years hit, things changed. We found ourselves at odds over bedtime rules, movie choices, and…
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14 Essential Insights for Parenting a Tween Girl
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a tween girl is a journey filled with discovery, challenges, and profound moments. As your daughter steps into this vibrant stage of life, here are 14 essential truths to keep in mind. Her Unique Identity is Emerging Your tween is developing a distinct personality marked by her own sense of humor,…
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Beauty Is Not a Bad Word
Get Pregnant Fast My intelligent, kind, and sensitive daughter was nestled in a cozy blanket, surrounded by the warmth of personalized fleece and hand-knit love. Watching her drift off, I thought, she is so deeply cherished. Bedtime was our sacred moment – a retreat from the chaos of siblings, school, and schedules. She often asked,…
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7 Ways Childbirth Transforms Your Relationship With Your Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As much as I joke about my child’s cheeky antics, I can’t help but recognize that I was a handful for my parents back in the day. From insisting that neon colors were the peak of fashion to rolling my eyes at their “old-fashioned” ways, I was a teenage rebel. So, you…
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What We Communicate to Our Kids, and How They Interpret It
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I turned 9, I found myself sporting an unfortunate perm. My mother, tired of battling my fine, tangled hair, decided that a DIY perm was the answer to our woes. The result? I looked like a walking advertisement for 1980s hairstyles. My hair was twisted into tight pink rollers,…
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My Last Summer with My Daughter Before College: A Journey of Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Any parent with a high school senior understands the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the college admissions process. It’s a true test of parenting that can strain the bond you’ve built over nearly two decades. This period can leave you questioning the status of your once solid relationship, making you wonder if…
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How I Support My Daughter with Unique Physical Features
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself in situations where I want to intervene, to clarify or defend, but I hold back. Recently, I was nearby as my children interacted with a new classmate who asked about my daughter Lily’s noticeable skin condition. “She has a skin addition,” my son, Jake, declared,…
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The Guidance I Can’t Offer My Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast It’s evident in the way she calls my name and the expression she wears as she walks into the room. My daughter is looking to talk about something that I feel utterly helpless to address. Long before my children arrived, I crafted a parenting philosophy aimed at showering them with love while…