Tag: family challenges
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When Your Baby Needs Glasses
Get Pregnant Fast As an expectant mother, you often find yourself dreaming about your little one. Naturally, the top priority is a healthy baby, but we all have those visions of how our child will look. You may hope she inherits your grandmother’s blue eyes, wish he doesn’t have your partner’s nose, and, let’s be…
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24 Reasons Why Moms Sometimes Just Can’t Handle It
Get Pregnant Fast After a birthday bash, my little one was pleading for her new friend to stay over. I was utterly drained, and honestly, I was over her friend. I had to explain to my daughter that tonight wasn’t ideal, and we could plan something for later. This was my polite way of saying,…
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When Motherhood’s Seasons Bring the Unexpected Storms
Get Pregnant Fast In a peculiar way, winter always brings a tinge of sadness for me. The vibrant hues of autumn—those brilliant leaves and comforting scents—gradually fade away, leaving a cold and dreary landscape behind. While I do cherish a peaceful snowfall and the warmth of the holiday season, the shift from fall to winter…
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No, Having a Brother with Special Needs Does Not Mean I’m ‘Lucky’
Get Pregnant Fast My brother is perpetually five years old. This isn’t a commentary on his maturity; rather, it’s a reflection of his condition. He lives in a world of cognitive challenges, trapped in a 40-year-old body with a young mind. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome in his 30s, he…
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How Toddlers Keep Moms on Track Throughout the Day
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a day as a mom of toddlers can seem overwhelming, but rest assured, you’re not tackling it alone. In fact, little ones have an uncanny knack for jumping in to “help”—even if their version of assistance might not align with your expectations. Just listen to them proclaim, “I DO IT MYSELF!”…
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A Philadelphia Mom’s Initiative for an Autism-Friendly Checkout Line
Get Pregnant Fast A Philadelphia mom is making waves with her initiative for a new autism-friendly checkout line at a local ShopRite. After a particularly challenging shopping experience, Heather Thompson decided to take action by starting a petition aimed at large retail chains to establish a checkout lane that caters to children on the autism…
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Don’t Judge Me for What’s in My Child’s Lunch Box
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my third-grader shared an interesting encounter. An aide at his school questioned his choice of lunch, which mainly consisted of snack items, and suggested he opt for something more nutritious. “Mom,” he said, “maybe you should start packing me sandwiches again.” Honestly, I found it amusing. The last few sandwiches I…
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Navigating School Refusal: Insights and Strategies for Families Like Ours
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical morning, or so I thought, until I witnessed my son, fully dressed with coat and backpack on, crumple to the floor in tears. This was more than just a fleeting “I don’t want to go to school” moment; it was a stark realization that my 8-year-old was grappling…
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Conquering the Hand Dryer of Doom
Get Pregnant Fast When my son, who is on the autism spectrum, began mastering daily living skills, we thought we had reached a significant milestone. Toilet training was a triumph that filled us with joy (and relief for our laundry machines!). We were celebrating our victory, but little did we know we had overlooked one…