Tag: family relationships
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A Message to My 21-Year-Old Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, As you approach your 21st birthday, I find myself reflecting on the changes that await you. What parenting guidelines still hold relevance, and which have faded into the background like that Little Tikes car you used to zoom around the neighborhood? Now that you’re legally able to purchase a bottle…
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Rediscovering My Mom After Her Brain Injury
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier today, I found myself in a rather comical predicament while helping my mom with a urine sample at the hospital. It’s a challenge, crouching, aiming, and trying to guess where the stream would land. Add in a daughter who’s over-managing her mother’s flow, and you have a scene that would fit…
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Absolutely, I Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—admitting you have a favorite child isn’t exactly considered the gold standard of parenting. Yet, here I am, confessing that I absolutely do have a favorite child. This particular little one has a knack for listening, helps out around the house, and generally radiates positivity. Spending time with this child…
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The 5 Essential Words I Wish to Share with My Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As Mother’s Day approaches, the air is filled with a flurry of words dedicated to moms everywhere. We see an array of heartfelt cards, humorous notes, and touching social media posts. Blogs discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood, while marketing campaigns bombard us with ideas on what moms “really” desire on…
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Bae, On Fleek, and Other Strange Expressions Teens Use: A Parent’s Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: while we may still think we’re in touch with what’s cool, today’s teen lingo is a whole new ball game compared to what we knew just a decade or two ago. As parents, it’s essential for us to decode this evolving vernacular and understand what our kids are talking…
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An Open Letter to My 13-Year-Old Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, Before you came into my life, I had no real understanding of love’s profound depth. It’s like the universe—vast, ever-expanding, and filled with wonders yet to be discovered. My heart remains the same size, but the love within it has grown tremendously, evolving and deepening with every moment we share.…
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11 Insights Grandmas Wish You Knew
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve made it through another chaotic day with my grandkids! Sure, I’ll be picking up Play-Doh pieces from the carpet and trying to remove glitter from my hair for the next week, but seeing their happy faces as they left made it all worthwhile. Now I have a solid two weeks to…
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Aunt Sues Her 12-Year-Old Nephew for $127,000 Over a Hug Gone Wrong
Get Pregnant Fast In a bizarre case that raises eyebrows, a woman has taken her own nephew to court, claiming that a hug caused her significant injuries. The incident occurred four years ago, when 8-year-old Max Harper excitedly leaped into the arms of his aunt, Clara Johnson, during his birthday celebration. Clara, now 54, says…
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The Annoyance and The Marvel
The Annoyance Get Pregnant Fast My little brother is an absolute annoyance. He insists on crashing on Mom’s couch every single night, despite having his own room with a massive bunk bed all to himself. I, on the other hand, have to sleep in my own bed just because I’m older. It hardly seems fair,…
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5 Ways My 20-Something Sister Has Helped Me Embrace Life at 40
Get Pregnant Fast When my younger sister Sarah, a vibrant 23-year-old, shared pictures of us at our father’s birthday bash on Instagram, I felt a familiar wave of anxiety. Her youthful glow and luscious hair stood in stark contrast to my own reflection in those high-definition snaps—crow’s feet, thinning hair, and dark circles that no…