Tag: children
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When You’re About to Lose Your Cool, Try These 3 Techniques First
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a challenge, especially on scorching hot days when tempers flare and patience runs thin. Picture this: it’s one of those sweltering afternoons, and I’m drenched in sweat, feeling the heat even while standing still. After what felt like my fifth cold shower, I was hoping for a bit of…
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Kid-Sized Insights on Down Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Jamie Lee Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: June 21, 2011 “Once Max turns three, he’ll be chatting away just like Lily,” my son Leo confidently declared, his little voice brimming with certainty. For a moment, I contemplated letting that statement slide—after all, Max, who doesn’t have any known disabilities,…
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I Don’t Desire More Babies, But I Long for More Time with the Ones I’ve Got
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh my goodness, it’s a boy! Sweetheart, it’s a boy!” I exclaimed as my husband and I sat in a cozy diner, hands trembling with anticipation as we unveiled the ultrasound images tucked away in a white envelope, revealing the sex of our third child. The joy on my husband’s face and…
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17 Signs You’re Done With the Toddler Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast There comes a point in every parent’s journey through the toddler years when you realize you’ve had just about enough. Our youngest just hit the big 3, and after four years of toddlerhood, I’m feeling the strain. Sure, they’re adorable and all, but living in a cacophony of noise and chaos can…
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Navigating Bedtime Battles: A Mother’s Reflection on Sleep and Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Sleep has always been a challenge for my eldest child. In those early years, I found a strange comfort in the nightly struggle, as her deep need for me eased the guilt I felt about spending long hours away at a job I detested. The tender kisses I planted on her forehead…
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Your Baby Can Get Vaccines Even With a Cold: Busting 13 Vaccine Myths
Get Pregnant Fast Are you worried about vaccinating your little one? You’re not alone! Many parents have concerns about vaccines, and it’s important to address those worries with accurate information. Here’s a breakdown of some common vaccine myths that might be on your mind. 1. Vaccines Are Unsafe When Given Together Some believe that administering…
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Dad’s Heartwarming Lunchbox Note to His Daughter Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenting, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of daily responsibilities and second-guess our decisions. We often forget the fundamental truth: what our children truly crave is to feel loved. A touching note from a father to his daughter, written two decades ago, has recently captured hearts…
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No More Clowns This Halloween, I’m Serious!
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, fellow parents! It’s time we have a chat about clowns. Seriously, can we just agree to keep them out of Halloween this year? There’s enough going on in the world without the added anxiety of clowns lurking in the shadows, ready to jump out at us or worse, trying to lure…
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As a Parent with OCD, I Worry About My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast It’s well after 8 p.m., and my son should be tucked in bed. On this rare occasion when his dad is home, I should be savoring a quiet evening, free from the usual toddler bedtime antics, especially since his baby sister is sound asleep. But, as is often the case on these…