Tag: balance in parenting
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My Partner is the Playful Parent, and I Embrace My Role as the Steady One
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment my children entered the world, I found myself labeled as the “not-so-fun” parent. Those early days of nursing, diaper changes, and chasing after two energetic kids left me yearning for some solitude. Saturdays became my saving grace, as my husband, the ever-enthusiastic dad, whisked the kids away for their…
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6 Signs You Might Be Overparenting Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast The phrase “helicopter parent” has become quite familiar, highlighting the idea that there can indeed be too much of a good thing in parenting. While parents have access to a wealth of information on raising a well-rounded child—someone who is kind, successful, ambitious, and empathetic—many overlook the crucial principle of balance. With…
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Keep the Kale and Pass the Cake, Please
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is filled with a long list of shoulds. I should spend more time reading with my kids, limit their screen time, practice math facts regularly, clean the bathrooms more often, and even take better care of my eyebrows. The top of that list? Eating healthier. My pantry should be stocked with…