Tag: open communication
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Did My Mother Excel at Parenting Compared to Me?
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the chaos of motherhood, I can’t help but ponder the differences between my parenting style and that of my mother’s. While I grew up in a household where talking back was unheard of, my own children seem to have perfected the art of it. They voice their frustrations loudly,…
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Navigating Conversations with My Daughter: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter is now two years old—actually, just shy of 27 months. But let’s be real, once they hit the two-year mark, we stop counting months, right? Right now, her world is filled with Elmo, Mickey Mouse, and goldfish crackers. Yet, I find myself consumed with anxiety over the conversations that lie…
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Anti-Angst: Embracing the Reality of Teenhood
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my 15 years of parenting, the one piece of unsolicited advice I’ve encountered time and again is to “just wait.” Friends with teens would often spot me enjoying quality moments with my little ones and caution, “They’re so sweet now, just wait.” Most of these warnings revolved around the dreaded adolescent…
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How to Foster an Open Environment for Your Teen to Come Out
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you may have an inkling about your child’s sexual orientation even before they fully understand it themselves. I once found myself in a similar position with my daughter, Mia. The journey to create a supportive space for her to express her identity was filled with both triumphs and challenges.…
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How My Miscarriages Shaped My Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When I first discovered I was expecting, a whirlwind of emotions swept over me. It was a blend of relief, fear, and pure joy. After grappling with health challenges that threatened my fertility, the news that my husband and I were about to become parents felt like a long-awaited dream come true.…
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Why It’s Crucial to Have ‘The Talk’ With Kids Sooner Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, children have unprecedented access to the internet, making it essential for parents to initiate discussions about sex much earlier than we might anticipate. With the ease of using tablets and streaming services, kids are exposed to all sorts of content—much of which they aren’t ready to process. This…
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My Daughter’s Masturbation – Is It Normal?
Get Pregnant Fast So, your daughter is exploring her own body, and it’s making you a bit uneasy, right? Well, here’s the truth: Masturbation is a completely normal behavior at any age. It simply feels good, and there’s nothing wrong with that—it can even be beneficial. Typically, this behavior peaks at certain developmental stages. Think…
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Teenage Sexuality and Anxiety: Navigating the Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast The call began like any typical catch-up with my close friend. “Hey! How’s your day going?” “Not much, just tackling laundry. What about you?” “Same here. Just the usual grind.” A moment of silence fell as I wrestled with the question that had been weighing on my mind. She sensed it, the…
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My Mom’s Alzheimer’s Taught Me the True Value of Missed Connections
Get Pregnant Fast “I’ve learned to value failed conversations, missed connections, confusions. What remains is what’s unsaid, what’s underneath. Understanding on another level of being.” – Anna Kamieńska When we consider missed connections, we often think about fleeting encounters with individuals who briefly entered our lives. We envision how some of these chance meetings could…
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Dad’s Refreshing Approach to the Sex Talk With His Teens: A Conversation You Wish You’d Had
Get Pregnant Fast This week, a father’s candid discussion about sex with his teenage kids has garnered a wave of admiration on social media. It’s becoming increasingly clear that merely advocating for abstinence without providing practical guidance is an outdated method. This dad, who goes by the username t-away-man, has taken an enlightened approach to…