Tag: new parents
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Before Offering Advice to New Parents, Reflect on Your Own Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As seasoned parents, it’s tempting to share our wisdom with new moms and dads. While our intentions are pure, the advice we offer can sometimes feel more overwhelming than helpful to those who are exhausted and anxious. Phrases like “Cherish every moment!” often fall flat. Let’s be real—who can genuinely cherish every…
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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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No One Ever Told Me I Might Resent My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast A few months after welcoming our first child, I found myself grappling with a shocking realization about my husband: Was marrying him a mistake? Every little thing he did seemed to fall into two categories: irritating or infuriating. Honestly, I was at a point where I couldn’t stand him. When he parked…
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This Hilarious Video of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, and few capture that chaos quite like Jake Thompson. With a stunning partner, a chiseled physique, and a bank account that could rival a small country, you might think he has it all figured out. But when it comes to assembling an Ikea crib, he’s just…
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New Parent Anxiety: Navigating the Early Days of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a new baby into your life can be a whirlwind of emotions, and it’s completely understandable to experience moments of panic as a new parent. Many new moms and dads find themselves oscillating between feelings of joy, confidence, and sheer terror in the initial weeks (or even months) of their parenting…
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Postpartum Insomnia Keeping You Up More Than Baby? Here’s How to Cope
Get Pregnant Fast Struggling to catch some Z’s after welcoming your little one? You’re not alone! Let’s explore postpartum insomnia, why it happens, and how to manage it. What is postpartum insomnia? Insomnia isn’t just a pregnancy issue; it can linger after childbirth, too. Factors like hormonal changes, sleep interruptions from nighttime feedings, and even…
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A Candid Warning for New Parents: Brace Yourself, It’s Going to Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent chat on “Late Night with Jimmy Roberts,” actress and mother of three, Emily Hayes, shared some real-talk parenting wisdom that every new parent should heed. With her relatable charm and candidness, she has quickly become a voice of reason for many. During her appearance, she offered some straightforward advice…
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11 Reasons Your Baby Is Wide Awake at 2 A.M.
Get Pregnant Fast Babies can be quite the mystery, can’t they? Just when you think your little one has mastered sleeping through the night, they suddenly begin crying at 1, 3, and 5 A.M. It’s enough to make any parent question their sanity. Whenever I find myself battling a sleep disruption, my first instinct is…
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6 Essential Tips for the First Six Weeks with Your Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast No amount of parenting classes can truly prepare you for the whirlwind that is the first few weeks home with your newborn. However, somewhere between sleepless nights and diaper changes, you’ll find yourself becoming a seasoned pro. Here are some invaluable lessons gleaned from the frontlines of parenthood: Establish Your Boundaries Once…
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What No One Tells You About Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When you share the news that you’re considering starting a family or you’re already expecting, it seems like everyone—from your friends to the cashier at the grocery store—has advice to offer. They’ll rave about the perfect brand of formula and insist that you should only give your baby pain relief on full…