Tag: family life
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13 Indications That You Desperately Need a Date Night
Get Pregnant Fast Raising young kids can be an exhausting endeavor—early mornings, late nights, and a never-ending list of chores. For many of us, the budget is tight, and the thought of a night out often gets pushed aside. However, every parent deserves a break, a meal at a restaurant, and some uninterrupted conversation once…
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5 Baby Sleep Tips You Might Want to Keep to Yourself
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent to three little ones all under the age of 8, I’ve experienced my fair share of sleepless nights. Each of my children has their own unique sleeping challenges. My eldest insists on being held through the night, while my youngest seems to think 2 a.m. is prime time for…
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality hit hard when I found myself swept up in the emotional turmoil of a…
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8 Small Wins Every Mom Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast Being a work-from-home mom can be a real challenge, and let’s be honest, sometimes our self-care takes a backseat to the chaos of parenting. Instead of focusing on the difficulties of raising toddlers, let’s celebrate the small victories that make motherhood a bit more bearable: Sleeping More Than Six Hours: Remember those…
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And Just Like That, They’ve Outgrown Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my living room, I watch my son skillfully assemble his latest Lego masterpiece. His fingers navigate the colorful pieces with precision, and I can’t help but notice the subtle changes in his physique — the broadening of his shoulders, the elongation of his neck. His face, too, is…
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in full meltdown mode yet. My 4-year-old son, Max, had already kicked off the fun…
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20 Things I No Longer Care About as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it often feels like I’m running on fumes. My time and energy are constantly drained, and it seems like every month my bank account takes a hit from summer camps, dentist visits, and the occasional lost library book. And let’s not even talk about sleep—I think about it more…
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Why My Marriage Mirrors the Chaos of Elizabeth and Philip’s on ‘The Americans’
Get Pregnant Fast The typical married life can often feel mundane. My partner and I have been navigating the waters of matrimony for nearly 12 years, and the most dramatic issue we’ve encountered is something like, “I bought another gift for YOUR mother.” In stark contrast, Elizabeth and Philip Jennings—KGB spies entangled in love and…
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Navigating the Journey of Special Needs Parenting: Embracing the Highs and Lows
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a child with special needs is often a mix of profound joy and deep challenges. Like many parents, I’ve read about the so-called “gifts of autism,” but my personal experience leads me to view autism as more of a journey filled with hurdles we must navigate daily. While I acknowledge that…
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10 Reasons Why I Envy Your Big Kid
Get Pregnant Fast Let me just say that I understand the well-meaning parents out there, ready to lecture me about cherishing every moment with my little ones. Yes, I hear you, but I can also look forward to a time when I’m not dodging vomit or wiping tiny bottoms. Moms of older kids seem to…