Tag: growing up
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I Embrace My Kids’ Growth—Is That a Bad Thing?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself reflecting on a question that seems to linger in the back of my mind: “Is it just me?” And I quickly reassure myself that it’s not. Yet, I can’t help but feel different from many parents who post captions like, “I miss my babies!” or…
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Why They Call It a ‘Sleepover’
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Why They Call It a ‘Sleepover’ by Jessica Lane Updated: June 23, 2020 Originally Published: September 25, 2015 I never intended to cause any chaos. It was merely a mishap, a consequence of a sugar-fueled frenzy. Let’s be real—who in their right mind invites six hyperactive 5-year-olds to spend the…
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I’m Not Prepared for Her to Transition into Adulthood Yet
Get Pregnant Fast When they placed her in my arms, swaddled in pink, she was nothing short of a miracle. Born at full-term but weighing just five pounds, my daughter was small yet resilient. She had already shown her strength, having survived a car accident during my pregnancy. On that lovely September day, when the…
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To My Firstborn: The Journey of Growing Up
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment you entered this world—actually, even before that—I was preparing for the journey of parenthood. I spent countless late nights engrossed in parenting books and comparing baby gear, all with the hope of guiding you on your path to becoming a fulfilled and joyful adult, a meaningful contributor to society.…
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Is This the Final Summer of This Kind?
Get Pregnant Fast “Is this the last summer like this?” my friend asked as we relaxed by the lake one evening, watching our children swim. Her 11-year-old daughter was honing her crawl with her dad cheering her on as they made their way to the floating dock. Meanwhile, her teenager lounged in a beach chair,…
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Why Sophie Wishes Her Brother Would Stay Small Forever
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something undeniably adorable about little brothers—until they start tugging at your hair, rummaging through your belongings, and sneaking peeks at your journal. Sophie knows this all too well. As the older sibling, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of emotions: the sweetness of childhood memories clashing with the reality of…
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Navigating Puberty Memories with My Tween Son
Get Pregnant Fast As the spring semester rolled in, my son’s school hosted a meeting focused on puberty. He was handed a booklet, shown a video, and given a thorough rundown on how this transformational phase would reshape his world. Sitting in the dimmed auditorium surrounded by other parents and their prepubescent kids, I was…
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To My Last Child on Your First Birthday: You Will Always Be My Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Leo, Today marks your first birthday! It feels like just yesterday that we welcomed you into our family. You have filled our lives with more joy and laughter than we ever thought possible. From the moment you arrived, you blended seamlessly into our lively household. Although this past year has zipped…
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The Important Conversation I’m Grateful I Had With My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: my 11-year-old daughter and I sitting in her elementary school lunchroom, clad in our pajamas, as the delightful aroma of freshly delivered pizza filled the air. We were surrounded by about 30 excited fifth-grade girls and their equally anxious parents. The event was aptly named “Girls Night Out,” designed to…