Tag: independence
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Navigating Tweenhood: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Responsibility
Get Pregnant Fast You remember that moment all too well: you begged to take a quick stroll to the local ice cream shop with your younger sibling in the cozy beach town where we were vacationing. “I’m 12 now, Mom,” you implored, “almost 13. Please?” After some back-and-forth with your father, we decided to let…
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Motherhood: 1,000 Little Goodbyes
Get Pregnant Fast I never intended to be that mom—the one who mourns every fleeting moment of childhood, the one who gets misty-eyed over each milestone. You know, the teary-eyed mom at preschool graduation? That’s not me. But honestly, no one prepared me for these small, heart-wrenching goodbyes. It was a bright, sunny day in…
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Helicopter Parenting: Are You Overwhelming Your Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, one term that often raises eyebrows is “helicopter parenting.” Recent findings from scientists at the National University of Singapore have shed light on the detrimental effects of this overly involved parenting style. Their research, which involved 253 children with overbearing parents, revealed a troubling link between constant parental…
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Letting Go: Parenting As a Control Enthusiast
Get Pregnant Fast Breakfast time rolls around, and my 6-year-old daughter shouts, “I need more milk!” “I can get it!” she insists as I automatically rise from my chair. But I force myself to stay seated, observing her dash into the kitchen with her cup. She strains to open the refrigerator, accidentally knocking over the…
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Rediscovering Myself as My Kids Enter Their Tween Years
Get Pregnant Fast As my children venture into their tween years, I’ve found myself navigating a new phase of parenting that I wasn’t fully prepared for. Right now, while I’m typing this, my oldest son is riding bikes with his friends, my daughter is enjoying a birthday celebration, and my youngest is engrossed in flying…
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When Your Little One Decides She’s Finished with Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter has officially decided she’s done with breastfeeding. “Quitting isn’t cool,” I told her, but she seemed completely unfazed, as she scrambled off to her play mat and tossed her little bird toy at me. This was the third night in a row. At 34 years old, this was the first…
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5 (Mostly) Unanswered Texts to My College Kid
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood can feel like a whirlwind. One moment, you’re welcoming a new life into the world amidst the chaos of sleepless nights, diaper changes, and endless breastfeeding sessions. Before you know it, you’re navigating the dizzying years of school drop-offs, ballet recitals, and the inevitable meltdowns over missed playdates. And just when…
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How Dads Can Empower Their Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When I was growing up, my household was filled with brothers, which meant plenty of roughhousing—think black eyes, broken windows, and a garage bursting with sports gear. So, when I first became a dad, I felt a sense of comfort when my firstborn was a boy. It was familiar territory, and I…
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Tomorrow, I Will Let My Little One Go
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow marks a significant milestone, and I find myself gripping the emotions tightly. I will wake up early, engage in a brief moment of quiet reflection through reading and praying, and then I will sneak downstairs to whip up breakfast. Afterward, I’ll tiptoe back upstairs to plant soft kisses on my children’s…
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The Conclusion of Junior Year: Embracing the Art of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast As the final first day of childhood school approaches, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has brought us here. While “childhood” feels like a loose term considering the tall teenagers wandering the high school halls, it’s still an environment filled with structure, rules, and a watchful eye from authority figures.…