Tag: teenage years
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Raising Teens: The Art of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two nearly 15-year-olds, I can confidently say that the journey of raising teenagers is nothing like what I envisioned during their childhood. I once heard the saying, “Little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems,” and I dismissed it as hyperbole. I longed for the days when I…
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Now That I’m a Mom, I Wish I Hadn’t Chased After Being Cool
Get Pregnant Fast As a teenager, the pursuit of being “cool” consumed me. I was a bright student who got along well with others, but I never quite made it into the coveted cool kids’ circle. Instead, I was the one they occasionally invited to a party or copied homework from, just enough to get…
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Five Ways Teens Are Just Like Gross Babies
They Reek. Nothing quite compares to the delightful aroma of a baby or toddler fresh from a bath, smelling of baby shampoo and the gentle scent of sweet snacks. Even the innocent smell of little-kid sweat after a day of play is charming. But one day, that sweetness fades, leaving you with a teenager who…
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A Letter to My Newborn Son: Preparing for Life’s Uncertainties
Get Pregnant Fast To my precious son, Oliver, as I ponder the unpredictable journey ahead: These past few months have been transformative. On March 18, you made me a father, and just a week earlier, on March 7, I faced a health scare at 36. It wasn’t severe enough to leave lasting damage, but my…
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7 Compelling Reasons Every Parent Should Watch ‘Buffy’ With Their Teen
Get Pregnant Fast For seven years, I sat glued to my screen, captivated by a cult classic that followed a Slayer, her geeky friend, and a boy whose only power was his sight. They were joined by a cast of unforgettable characters: a popular girl, an ex-demon, a werewolf boyfriend, an ethereal sister, and a…
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5 Essential Tips to Get Ready for Parenting Teens Now
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting teens can be an exhilarating experience. They are at a fascinating crossroads, merging childhood innocence with the complexities of adulthood. At times, they can be both insightful and perplexing. This duality makes parenting during these years a more mentally demanding task than when they were younger. To ease the journey ahead,…
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An Open Letter to My Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, As I sit down to write this, I can’t help but reflect on how quickly time has flown by. You were once my tiny bundle of joy, the child we dreamed of having, and now you’re a confident young woman, ready to take on the world. Just yesterday, it feels…
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How I’m Learning to Understand My Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast As we continue to expose our teenagers to the world, they reflect it back at us in ways we sometimes overlook. We see the familiar landscapes of life, but what we often miss is the profound transformation happening within them. As parents, we’re accustomed to taking the lead, guiding our children through…
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To My Daughter: I Was 14 Once Too
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emily, Long before you graced this world, I was a teenager navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence. Yes, I, too, experienced that bubbling angst, the eye rolls (sorry, Mom and Dad), and the ever-persistent cramps that come with being a young girl. Trust me, I remember. It’s a shame we don’t…
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Age 13: A Rollercoaster of Frustration and Joy
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the teenage years, particularly ages 14 to 17, can feel like a daunting challenge for any parent. You might have heard the harrowing tales of sweet, obedient children morphing into defiant and turbulent adolescents, leaving you longing for the simpler days of toddler tantrums. Yet, before the storm of teenage angst…