Tag: family
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When Love Alone Isn’t Enough: What I Would Say If My Child Comes Out as LGBTQ+
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting often involves navigating uncomfortable discussions. I still remember the awkward morning when I found myself explaining the birds and the bees to my 8-year-old, far earlier than I had anticipated. Since then, I’ve tried to prepare myself for those inevitable conversations. I’ve mentally rehearsed talks about everything from bullying to hygiene…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…
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My Son and His Future Partner: A Reflective Journey
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a lingering thought that often crosses my mind—I’m not particularly fond of my son’s future partner. The idea that he may choose to spend the holidays with her family, and cater to her whims, doesn’t sit well with me. At just 10 years old, my son doesn’t have a partner yet,…
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What Marriage Is Truly Like
Get Pregnant Fast To embark on the journey of marriage, partnership, or any enduring relationship, you must cast aside the illusions painted by romantic films. The reality is that you’re committing to share your life with someone who will unearth all your flaws—and might even remind you of them from time to time. Take my…
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Caution: Watch This IKEA Ad at Your Own Risk
Get Pregnant Fast Brace yourselves, parents. The latest IKEA commercial is bound to tug at your heartstrings and might even leave you in tears. A few weeks ago, I snapped a photo of my 5-year-old son giving me a kiss on the cheek, and his eye roll was a stark reminder that he won’t always…
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Disciplining Your Child: Navigating Parenting When Time is Limited
Get Pregnant Fast As I turned to my partner, I found myself saying, “She needs to understand that her actions have consequences.” My thoughts trailed off, leaving me pondering what it truly means to raise a child when the future may not be as certain as we hope. Every child has vital lessons to learn…
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Navigating My First Mother’s Day Without My Mom
Get Pregnant Fast This year marks my first Mother’s Day without my mom. She passed away unexpectedly earlier this year, leaving a void that feels impossible to fill. Each day since her passing has been a struggle as I grapple with the reality of living in a world without her. There’s an ache in my…