Tag: self-reflection
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6 Ways I’ve Become the Ultimate Hypocrite in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood has assigned me a multitude of roles — caregiver, chef, educator, chauffeur, housekeeper, and even the referee in sibling squabbles. Yet, I never anticipated that “hypocrite” would also make the list. I’ve mastered the art of the double standard, turning into a living example of the classic parental mantra: “Do as…
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The Mother I Never Expected to Be
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself reflecting on the kind of mother I envisioned I would become. Just yesterday, as my little one lay on the floor in a fit of rage because I refused to let him play in the toilet (again), I had an epiphany. Tears streamed down his cheeks; he looked…
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Motherhood: Embracing My Quirky Transformation
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an extraordinary, empowering journey that reshapes you in ways you never imagined. Before you know it, you might find yourself wandering the aisles of Target without a bra, enthusiastically praising your daughter for her latest creative artwork on the living room wall (which just happens to be a masterpiece made…
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Life’s Challenges: A Shared Reality We Can All Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Life’s Challenges: A Shared Reality We Can All Relate To by Sarah Jennings Jan. 1, 2024 “Life can be tough sometimes, right?” my friend Emma texted me last week. “Absolutely,” I replied. We were attempting to coordinate a get-together for the following weekend, but the usual hurdles—kids’ activities, travel plans,…
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The Enchantment of Growing Old Together
Get Pregnant Fast As we age, we find ourselves reminiscing about our parents, recalling how they would pause to calculate their ages as birthdays approached. The simple question, “How old are you?” seems to require a moment of contemplation, a notion that once felt foreign to us. Now, we find ourselves in a similar situation,…
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All the Mothers I Have Been
Get Pregnant Fast I have been that mom—the one who is entirely present, pouring love and attention into every fleeting moment of motherhood. I’ve experienced the joy of cherishing each second, wishing time would stand still. I have embodied her, the mother I aspire to be for my children every single day. Yet, I’ve also…
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Become the Parent You Needed as a Child
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post, a community of fathers shared invaluable insights about parenting, and one quote struck me deeply: “Not everyone had a great dad, unfortunately, so Mark Thompson recommends that you ‘Be the dad you needed when you were a kid.’” When my first child was born, I was overwhelmed with…
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Is Parenting Truly Rewarding? A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself chatting with a friend who had just tied the knot. Out of curiosity, I asked him whether he and his partner were considering starting a family. To my surprise, he fumbled for words, finally stating, “I know I should have kids because they’re rewarding.” It was as if…
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7 Ways I’m Still Like My 17-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant Fast If someone had told me during my teenage years, while I was engrossed in a novel by Jack Kerouac or jamming to R.E.M. on my cassette player, that I would eventually be a stay-at-home mom to six kids, I would have laughed in disbelief. “No way, man!” I’d have said. “I’m not…