Tag: humor in parenting
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Caffeine: My Lifeline as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast My partner claims I have a caffeine dependency. In response, I often point to the nutritional information on my can of Coke Zero. “Look at all those zeros,” I declare. “It’s as refreshing as water! In fact, it might even be better. Science has perfected it!” But she doesn’t see it that…
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Why Doesn’t Parenting Come With a Mute Button?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a relentless assault on the senses. It all begins with intense pain and chronic exhaustion. Your culinary delights are replaced with cold, uninspired meals as you scramble to get the kids to bed. Your once-stylish living room transforms into a chaotic landscape of plastic toys that clash…
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A Letter to My Toddler: Please, Stop Making the Baby Cry
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, I understand how much you adore your baby sister, and I truly appreciate your affection. However, squeezing her as if she’s a plush toy isn’t quite what she needs right now. You’re making the baby cry. I get that you’re fascinated by ears at the moment, and you might…
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My Kids Squabble Over the Most Absurd Things
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Melanie Carter Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 Originally Published: Nov. 21, 2016 My three children generally get along quite well. They engage in games, share laughter, and express their love for each other. But, as any parent with multiple kids knows, sibling rivalry is inevitable. Just think of the ancient tale…
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A Clever Approach to Addressing Kids’ Tardiness: One Mom’s Honest Note
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all experienced those chaotic mornings when the clock seems to race, and before you know it, your kids are about to miss the school bus. Instead of sheepishly signing them in late, why not embrace a little humor like one clever mom did? A Reddit user, Jamie, recently shared a snapshot…
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How Raising a Third Child Differs from the First Two
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an incredible journey, and as someone who has navigated the waters of raising three children, I’ve noticed some fascinating differences when it comes to parenting the third child. It seems that the more kids you have, the more the quality of care evolves—not in terms of love, of course, but…
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The Hipster Nativity Set: Because Why Not?
Get Pregnant Fast If you thought your nativity set was due for a little modern twist, you’re in luck! Enter the Hipster Nativity Set from Gorilla Goodies, priced at $79.95. This quirky set is a playful nod to the changes of the last 2,000 years—after all, we can’t imagine Joseph snapping a photo of the…
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This Pregnancy vs. That Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a wild ride, especially when you compare your first journey to the later ones. Let’s dive into the amusing contrasts between your initial pregnancy and those that follow. 1. The Learning Curve First Pregnancy: You devour every book on pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care, becoming a walking encyclopedia on…
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10 Thoughts Moms Have But Often Keep to Themselves
Get Pregnant Fast If only you could tap into the thoughts swirling around in a mom’s mind—what a revelation that would be! We love our carpool buddies, appreciate the helpful clerk at the convenience store, and sometimes feel like we’re picking up after husbands who can’t seem to locate the hamper, dishwasher, or even the…