Tag: family communication
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10 Unfortunate Remarks We Make to Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Collins Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 As a parent, it’s all too easy to slip and say things that, upon reflection, we wish we could take back. I’ve shared my own cringe-worthy moments with friends and discovered I’m not alone in this struggle. Below is a compilation of some regrettable phrases…
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Dear Firstborn, You’re Not the Boss
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, my eldest child, I get it; you’re the firstborn, the trailblazer, and you often feel like the head honcho around here. Sure, you were the original occupant of this household, and welcoming your younger siblings into your world can be a real challenge. You’ve got experience that they don’t, and…
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Help Me Put an End to Sibling Squabbles!
Get Pregnant Fast If you have more than one child, you’re no stranger to the sounds of sibling squabbling. To be honest, even as an only child, I often sought out playmates to engage in some friendly banter—friends, cousins, neighbors… you name it! So let’s make it clear: if there are multiple kids in your…
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Navigating the Conversation About Reproduction with Kids (Without Evasions)
Get Pregnant Fast On her third birthday, I decided it was time to share the story of my daughter’s birth—how the moment my water broke felt like a juice box bursting, how the hospital crowd cheered for us, and how she made her entrance with barely a push. As she sat there enjoying her cake,…
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How to Support Your Sad Tween: Sometimes, Space is What She Needs
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a parent, I never anticipated the tween phase—after all, who even knew what a “tween” was a decade ago? I was focused on toddlers and school-age kids, fully aware of the teenage years ahead, but the in-between stage caught me off guard. Recently, I realized that my daughter,…
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Caught in the Act: How to Avoid Awkward Conversations with Your Kids About Sex
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, the unexpected occurred. Our young daughter, Emily, walked in on us during a rather intimate moment. We were unsure how long she had been standing there, quietly in the shadows, until she finally piped up, “I can’t sleep.” In that instant, we froze. After what felt like an eternity, she…
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4 Essential Lessons My Sons Should Learn About PMS
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of three boys, I found myself facing a challenge early on when it came to discussing PMS with them. It all started during a particularly tough day when I was experiencing intense symptoms. My sons were just 9, 7, and 6 at the time, and we were on a…