Tag: parenthood
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14 Reasons Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids Can Be Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast New Year’s Eve used to be my favorite celebration of the year. But now, as a parent of two, I often find myself dreading the night rather than looking forward to it. Here’s a candid look at why New Year’s Eve with kids can be a bit of a drag: Sitter Search…
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Seth Meyers’ Comical Birth Story Illustrates That Parenthood Can’t Be Fully Anticipated
Get Pregnant Fast In the lead-up to welcoming your first child, you might think you’re covering all the bases. You read parenting books, select a pediatrician, tour birthing facilities, set up a nursery, and install a car seat, all while convinced you’re well-prepared. But once labor kicks in, it’s a whole different ball game. Few…
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How to Remind Yourself You’re Not a Terrible Parent
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, just a few seconds spent scrolling through social media can leave you feeling like a complete failure at parenting. One moment, you see another mom creating Pinterest-worthy crafts, while the next, a dad is posting about his daily football sessions with his son. And let’s not forget that one…
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5 Ways Marriage Evolves After Kids Enter the Picture
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my recent anniversary with my husband, I can’t help but reminisce about the years gone by. In our pre-kid days, we enjoyed leisurely brunches, spontaneous road trips, and late-night conversations that felt endless. Now, our lives are a whirlwind of school runs, playdates, and family outings. Parenthood has reshaped not…
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Mom Heckles Comedian Over Parenting Jokes, It Doesn’t End Well
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of comedy, opinions about parenting often spark debate, and that’s exactly what happened recently at a stand-up show. Not everyone in the audience sees humor in jokes about parenthood, especially when they feel personally targeted. This became clear when a woman heckled comedian Max Turner for making light of…
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To the Twentysomething Yogi with a Soft Spot for the ’90s
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Twentysomething Yogi! I couldn’t help but catch snippets of your conversation before class, where you expressed a longing to travel back to the ’90s. Then, I watched you pose for a #blessed photo of your perfectly manicured toes and SmartWater, and I have to wonder if the ’90s are really…
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It’s Okay to Feel Overwhelmed by Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s not kid ourselves—becoming a parent is a monumental life change. One day, you’re living your life without a care, and the next day, you’re responsible for a tiny human being. It’s a significant transition, even with nine months of preparation. No matter how much reading you do, how many baby supplies…
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‘The Slap’: Unveiling Hidden Truths
Get Pregnant Fast By: Leigh Anderson Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 Originally Published: Feb. 28, 2015 In the latest episode of ‘The Slap,’ a somber atmosphere permeates as we delve into themes of grief and loss. The third episode opens with a flashback revealing the moments right before Mark (Zachary Quinto) strikes young Oliver (Dylan Schombing).…