Tag: parenting choices
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The Emptiness After Deciding to Stop Expanding Your Family
Get Pregnant Fast On a brisk autumn day in 2013, my husband, Mark, underwent a vasectomy. We had never intended to start a family, yet life surprised us with two children born just 355 days apart. Given our circumstances, it felt like the right decision to ensure we wouldn’t have any more. It was a…
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Supermodel Mom Courageously Claps Back at Formula Critics with Powerful Instagram Post
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, even the most glamorous figures aren’t immune to criticism. Take Canadian supermodel Lila Jensen, who recently found herself on the receiving end of harsh comments while enjoying a family getaway in Hawaii. Sharing a screenshot of a text conversation with an assistant service called QuickFetch, Lila inquired…
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The Timeless Discourse: Can We All Just Coexist?
Get Pregnant Fast By: Creative Contributor Updated: April 12, 2023 Originally Published: April 12, 2023 This morning began with an unexpected phone call from a local radio station, eager to hear my thoughts on a recent comment made by political analyst Jenna Fields. Jenna suggested that Claire Harper, wife of presidential contender Jake Harper, shouldn’t…
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Is There Stigma in Choosing Not to Breastfeed in Public?
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, there has been a significant movement to normalize breastfeeding in public spaces. Mothers shouldn’t feel pressured to retreat to uncomfortable locations like sweltering cars or unsanitary public restrooms just to avoid judgment from those who may not understand or appreciate the act of feeding a child. When I first…
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Let’s Stop Criticizing Parents for Every Little Choice They Make
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it seems like there’s an abundance of judgment and criticism directed at parents regarding their choices—both big and small. Whether you’re at a local playground, a zoo, or even scrolling through social media, it’s hard to miss the disapproving glances and snide remarks. Everyone appears to have their own…
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Embracing the Weekend Mom Life: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast It’s Wednesday evening, and I’m gearing up for dinner with a friend, free from the need to arrange a babysitter or navigate a sea of toys. It’s a refreshing change not to be juggling a 4-year-old who’s throwing a tantrum over the color of her dinner plate. When my friend asks if…
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If You’re Nursing Your 6-Year-Old, Prepare for Backlash
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, I champion every feeding method: whether it’s breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or formula-feeding, I believe in respecting how each parent chooses to nourish their child. However, if you decide to openly share photos of breastfeeding your six-year-old, brace yourself for the judgment that may come your way. Is it…
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I Chose Not to Breastfeed, and It Took Years to Overcome My Shame and Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share something personal: I didn’t breastfeed my son. This decision wasn’t based on a lack of ability or issues like low milk supply or a poor latch. The simple truth is, I didn’t want to breastfeed. This is often where people jump to conclusions, labeling me as selfish, lazy, or…
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The Mom I Critique Most Severely
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself scrutinizing another mom’s parenting choices, and I know I shouldn’t be so judgmental. But seriously, let me tell you about this mom I’ve been judging. For starters, she didn’t have a natural birth and weaned her child from breastfeeding quite early. She treats her toddlers to donuts right…