Tag: challenges
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The Mom Who Bakes Cookies
Get Pregnant Fast I always envisioned myself as the mom who baked cookies. Growing up, I imagined my children coming home from school to a warm plate of chocolate chip cookies waiting for them. Perhaps I got this idea from classic television shows? Regardless, that was the mother I aspired to be. My home would…
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Let’s Raise a Toast: I Conquered My Child’s First Year
Get Pregnant Fast I’m about to make a bold statement—one that may ruffle some feathers among those who thrive on the drama of mommy wars—but my child’s first birthday celebration isn’t really about him. There won’t be an inflatable bounce house taking up space in my yard, nor will there be an overabundance of cartoon-themed…
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I’m a Gen X Mom Who Thinks Millennial Parents Are Crushing It
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Millennial Parent, I see you over there, managing a lively toddler whose tousled curls are almost as chaotic as the scene unfolding at your table. Your little one is squirming, desperately trying to make a break for it from the high chair, while you do your best to maintain a semblance…
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An Apology and a Request to My Fellow Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, I owe you an apology. For every time I dismissed your struggles with statements like “little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems.” For every instance when I reassured the parent anxiously waiting for their baby to crawl or walk with, “It gets tougher once they’re mobile.” For every moment…
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30 Hilarious Realities When a Parent Falls Ill
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent has been there—the dreaded experience of being sick while juggling the chaos of kids. A simple cold quickly escalates into a full-blown challenge that tests your last ounce of patience and sanity. Without fail, this illness seems to strike at the most inconvenient moment, like when your toddler decides it’s…
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10 Challenges All Moms of Boys Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom who has navigated the wild, noisy world of boys for over a decade, I’ve learned a thing or two about the unique challenges that come with raising sons. While I might still struggle with the basics of cooking, I can confidently share the realities of life in a boy-dominated…
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7 Alternatives to the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge That Are Way More Fun
Get Pregnant Fast Have you seen the latest trend where young folks are trying to plump their lips by sucking on shot glasses? Sure, Kylie Jenner is adorable, but seriously, what are people thinking? This bizarre trend is not only reckless but downright dangerous. Let’s put a stop to it now. Instead, here are seven…
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The Annoying Phrase About Parenthood That Grinds My Gears
Get Pregnant Fast “Just wait until you have kids.” Even as a parent, this phrase sends shivers down my spine. Recently, while juggling my daughter at the grocery store, a fellow shopper casually remarked, “Just wait until you have two!” At first glance, it seemed innocent enough, but a flurry of thoughts rushed through my…
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This Is Marriage…After Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Romantic relationships remind me of the clothes hanging in my closet; stay with me, it’ll all connect. When you first start dating, that relationship is akin to a sizzling pair of leather pants — exciting, intense, and perhaps a bit uncomfortable in the heat of the moment. As time passes, the relationship…