Tag: age perception
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The Challenges of Residing in a College Town
Get Pregnant Fast Moving day had arrived in the college town I call home. Parents from all over the nation flocked to the city, eager to pick up their kids for the summer. Cube vans filled the streets, and local eateries buzzed with families treating their children to a hearty meal after a year of…
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When Your Child Doesn’t Match Their Age: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my son, Jake, to enroll in a local driving class. As I stood there, the instructor looked at my 15-year-old and chuckled, “You don’t look old enough to drive! My 12-year-old cousin looks older than you!” Although he meant it as a lighthearted joke, such comments can be incredibly…
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The 7 Stages of Being Mistaken for Your Child’s Grandmother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster, and sometimes that ride takes a surprising turn. I recently had an experience that turned my day upside down during a simple outing with my 4-year-old daughter. We were out running errands, and I was feeling pretty good about myself. I had just landed a freelance gig…