Tag: parenting
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Mom Under Fire from Child Services for Allowing Kids to Play in Backyard
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where children are granted unfettered internet access by the age of 10, it’s astonishing that a mother in Manitoba has found herself facing scrutiny from Child Services simply for letting her kids enjoy their own backyard. This situation raises serious questions about the state of parenting today. Jacqueline Harper,…
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Embrace the Imperfect in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a second: it often seems like other moms are acing this parenting thing. They’re whipping up Pinterest-worthy crafts and orchestrating joyful sing-alongs while their little ones look picture-perfect. Meanwhile, you might feel like you’re just trying to survive the chaos of the day, and it’s only been ten…
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A Letter to Jason from a Mom by Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast Hey Jason, I know it’s been a rough week for you. The other night, I was cozied up on the sofa with my 7-year-old daughter, sipping on some warm tea while watching the Olympics. Among the incredible athletes was Mia, a remarkable gymnast who, like my daughter, is an adoptee. There we…
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When You’re Feeling Like an Inadequate Mom, Keep This in Mind
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks back, I received a message from a woman I know solely through social media. The subject line read, “I think I’m a terrible mom.” Alarmed, I opened it immediately and began to read. Her message contained sentiments like: “I adore my kids, but there are times I really struggle…
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11 Hard-Earned Parenting Lessons I Discovered Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I was notorious for testing boundaries. My mom repeatedly warned me against swinging on the shower curtain rod, but my adventurous spirit led me to ignore her wise counsel. After countless attempts to see if I could defy gravity, I ended up sprawled on the bathroom floor,…
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Why 3-Year-Olds Are Just Like Those Difficult Bosses
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare for my third child to hit the notorious age of three, I’ve conducted a thorough examination—one that combines humor, annoyance, and a touch of scientific reasoning. You see, every parent will agree that dealing with a three-year-old is akin to working for a boss who should probably never have…
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Raising My Daughter Differently: Preparing Her for a Complex World
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, it’s crucial to recognize that raising girls and boys can require different approaches. As a mother of four—three sons and one daughter—I’ve come to understand that, to equip my daughter for the challenges she may face, I must raise her differently than my sons. While it’s not the ideal…
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We Did It!
Get Pregnant Fast It’s been a week of catchy tunes stuck in my head, and just when I thought I could escape the clutches of “What Does The Fox Say,” the incessant “We Did It” jingle from Dora has taken over. You know the one: We did it! We did it! We did it! Yay!…
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Cold and Flu Season: A Parent’s Survival Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Children are like little petri dishes, always exploring the world by licking toys and touching everything in sight. They often forget to wash their hands, and let’s not even talk about bathroom habits. If you’ve got kids, you already know: they’re the messiest little creatures you could ever live with. So, when…