Tag: Sibling Relationships
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Embracing the Gift of Raising a Child with an Old Soul
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, my son, Max, excitedly exclaimed, “All my friends are having a huge playdate today, and they’re bringing their Nerf guns and everything!” My heart sank a little as I prepared to navigate his feelings about not being invited. “Are you feeling left out?” I asked cautiously. “Not at all,”…
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17 Insights Kate and Will Should Consider About Welcoming Baby #2
Get Pregnant Fast As you prepare for baby number two, most discussions will revolve around how the firstborn will react. Should you get him a little gift “from the baby”? Who will care for him while you’re in the hospital? And if you leave him with Aunt Sophie, what if she doesn’t cut his sandwich…
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We Are a Genuine Family, Thank You Very Much
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting We Are a Genuine Family, Thank You Very Much by Emily Johnson Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 Originally Published: Dec. 17, 2015 My family is no stranger to the barrage of questions, curious gazes, and assumptions that come our way. Ever since my partner and I embraced parenthood five and a half…
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How My Sister Became My Closest Confidante
Get Pregnant Fast “It’s a girl!” My grandmother’s soft voice broke the silence of the night, nudging me awake with the news I had been dreaming of. I was wide awake, filled with excitement that sleep was impossible. The next day at school, I proudly announced to my first-grade classmates, “I have a baby sister!”…
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The Upsides and Downsides of Welcoming a Fourth Child
Get Pregnant Fast Making the decision to expand your family by adding a fourth child can be a profound choice, often filled with anticipation and planning. However, sometimes it happens unexpectedly, perhaps because your partner didn’t follow through on a promise regarding birth control. No matter the circumstances, whether it’s a deliberate decision or an…
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You May Not Recall, But I Will
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting You May Not Recall, But I Will by Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 17, 2021 “When your brother arrives, he won’t remember life as an only child,” everyone says when I begin to feel that pang of guilt for ending your solo journey. “To him, this will…
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5 Unchanging Realities When Your Kids Head Off to College
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down and another crop of high school graduates prepares to embark on their college journey, social media is flooded with heartfelt posts from parents feeling the bittersweet sting of their children’s newfound independence. It’s a familiar scene—parents, especially moms, grappling with the emotions that come when their firstborns like…
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What It Means to Have Kids Five Years Apart
Get Pregnant Fast As I chatted with a fellow mom, her dark hair framing her face, we watched our daughters in their tutus tap-dancing side by side. She asked me the typical question: “How far apart in age are your kids?” “Five years,” I said, bracing for the usual reaction. “Did you plan it that…
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Why a Bigger Age Gap Between Siblings Has Been a Blessing for Our Family
Get Pregnant Fast Ever since I was young, I envisioned having two children, ideally spaced just a couple of years apart so they could grow up as buddies. However, after the arrival of my first son, life took a different turn, and for several years, having a second child seemed out of reach. By the…