Tag: emotional support
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Yes, Being a Foster Parent Can Break Your Heart, But Don’t Let That Hold You Back
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of foster care and adoption, you’re stepping into a world filled with heartache, loss, and challenges. You’re signing up for sleepless nights and draining days. As you open your heart to those in need, you also welcome a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that can feel…
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How to Support a Friend Facing Cancer
Get Pregnant Fast Remember those childhood moments when a friend’s family faced hardship, and our parents instinctively sprang into action? In my case, it was often a casserole made in a dish with a snap-on top. Whether someone was ill, grieving, or dealing with some other crisis, I’d wait in the car while my mom…
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Why “I Love to Watch You Play” is the Most Important Thing Kids Can Hear
Get Pregnant Fast It’s rare for a single sentence to shift my perspective instantly or alter how I engage with my family. However, one phrase did just that, and it wasn’t uttered by a celebrated philosopher or an esteemed child psychologist. Instead, it came straight from children themselves. This journey of being “Hands Free” has…
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An Open Letter to My 13-Year-Old Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, Before you came into my life, I had no real understanding of love’s profound depth. It’s like the universe—vast, ever-expanding, and filled with wonders yet to be discovered. My heart remains the same size, but the love within it has grown tremendously, evolving and deepening with every moment we share.…
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Understanding the Challenges of Nuclear Families and Stepfamilies: The Real Disconnect
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Nuclear Family, I want to share with you the complexities of life in a stepfamily. It’s not just about blending families; it’s about navigating a world that often fails to recognize our unique dynamics. The discomfort when someone mentions “real” — as in “real” mom, “real” child, or “real” family —…
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25 Kindergarten Concerns That Are Already Causing Me Stress
Get Pregnant Fast After waiting six long years for my eldest to start school, the moment is finally here, and honestly, I’m not prepared for it. It’s not just that she’s been by my side most of the time or that she’s my little one growing up too quickly. The real reason I’m feeling overwhelmed…
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Dear Partner, Please Hold On to Me
Get Pregnant Fast My dear partner, I can see the yearning in your eyes. I know you miss the carefree days before we welcomed our children, those moments spent snuggled in bed, binge-watching our favorite shows – days when I was solely yours. I want you to know that I miss those times too. I…
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Mothers: Are You Experiencing Logistical Overwhelm?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest child embarked on his kindergarten journey, while my youngest stepped into preschool. The shift was immediate and frankly overwhelming—not because I was grappling with the bittersweet nature of their growing up, but rather due to what I now refer to as “Logistical Overwhelm.” This new phase began with a…
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What I Want My Child to Understand as School Begins Again
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Child, Tomorrow marks the start of a new school year. Second grade — how incredible is that? I know you’re not thrilled about returning to the classroom. You’d much rather be outside playing baseball or kicking a soccer ball with your friends. You’d prefer to spend your time sorting your sports…
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Watch This Video at Your Own Risk: A Must-See for Working Moms
Get Pregnant Fast When a mother returns to work after maternity leave, it’s common for her to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. She may grapple with self-doubt, believing she is failing both at her job and as a parent. What many working moms need is a reminder that they are, in fact, doing an amazing job.…