Tag: family life
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5 Reasons Balloons Should Be Banned from Existence
Get Pregnant Fast We all have fond memories of balloons, don’t we? But if you ask me, they should be kicked to the curb. Here’s why: The Great Escape: No matter how diligently you instruct your child to keep that balloon close, it always seems to find a way to soar away. You could tie…
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To the Mom with a Toddler and a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on you—yes, you, the one balancing the love of a newborn while managing the exuberance of a toddler. Your heart is expanding as you hold your little one close, and at the same time, your toddler is clamoring for your attention,…
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Why I Decided to Ease Up on My Parenting Style
Get Pregnant Fast In my formative years, I grew up in a household where children were expected to be seen and not heard. Argumentation was off-limits, and we dutifully attended church each Sunday. The only acceptable jeans for school were fresh and unwrinkled. By the age of ten, I was informed that I was a…
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Lego’s Ingenious Marketing Scheme: The Slipper That Parents Didn’t Know They Needed
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows the agony of stepping on a stray Lego piece in the middle of the night. It’s a rite of passage that often comes with a symphony of expletives. Yes, Legos have become the unofficial torture devices of parenthood, and we’ve all come to terms with that reality. In a…
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Brothers with Scissors and My Saturday Morning Parenting Blunder
Get Pregnant Fast We found ourselves in the midst of a classic Saturday morning parenting blunder. I was cozy under the blankets, and my husband, Mike, snuggled into bed beside me. Before we knew it, two hours had slipped away — not a moment of intimacy, just pure, uninterrupted sleep. As parents of three young…
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A Real-Life Elf on the Shelf Timeline
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, during a chat with my mom, she casually mentioned, “Oh, by the way, I’ve sent you something in the mail. It should arrive later this week. Have you heard of the Elf on the Shelf? All the kids in my preschool class are buzzing about their elves.” Since…
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10 Universal Truths About Parenting a Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when dealing with teenagers. While toddlers may leave you feeling mentally drained, teens bring their own unique set of challenges. Unlike their toddler counterparts, teenagers are articulate and ready to defend their choices, resembling little lawyers in their arguments. Even though they can handle more things…
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My Toddler Can Be a Real Challenge, and It’s Not My Fault
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone has that one friend who always needs an explanation: “He’s usually not like this,” or “You just have to get to know him better,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Over time, you start to realize that despite your friendship, these justifications might be stretching the truth. Perhaps it’s…
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Returning Home From a Child-Free Getaway: The Struggle is Real
Get Pregnant Fast I’m fully aware that one day I’ll look back fondly on the random trinkets scattered around my home, like a small drawer labeled “googly eyes.” The thought of not tripping over assorted sizes of cleats and shin guards in my basement will likely evoke a twinge of nostalgia in the future. I…
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The No-Nonsense Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Let me give you a glimpse into my life. I’m a mom of four, crammed into seven years of chaos. At this very moment, my youngest is 13, and I just caught him sneaking snacks like a squirrel hoarding nuts. Meanwhile, my eldest is about to turn 21, convinced that reaching that…