Tag: guilt
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11 Hard-Earned Parenting Lessons I Discovered Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I was notorious for testing boundaries. My mom repeatedly warned me against swinging on the shower curtain rod, but my adventurous spirit led me to ignore her wise counsel. After countless attempts to see if I could defy gravity, I ended up sprawled on the bathroom floor,…
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I’m a Mom Who Self-Medicates, and It’s Complicated
Get Pregnant Fast Do you ever find yourself reaching for that glass of wine after a long day? I know I do. Whether it’s the chaos of managing a household or the pressures of work, sometimes that evening ritual feels like a well-deserved treat. And on particularly sleepless nights, a Tylenol PM might find its…
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Why I Don’t Feel Regret About My Parenting ‘Mistakes’
Get Pregnant Fast A decade ago, I discovered I was expecting my first child, and what a journey it has been! The past ten years have been filled with a rollercoaster of experiences—highs and lows, challenges and joys, and unexpected revelations. If I paid attention to the myriad of “parenting experts,” I would assume I’ve…
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The Anxiety and Guilt of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As winter rolled in, I found myself on an unexpected journey of head-gazing — not out of boredom, but rather a curious fixation on the shapes of strangers’ heads. It was a peculiar pastime I’d never considered before. I began to wonder if those with rounder heads were perceived as more approachable…
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Summer Guilt Trips for Working Moms: Navigating the Season with Grace
Get Pregnant Fast As summer unfolds, working mothers often find themselves grappling with an intense wave of guilt. While some parents are knee-deep in the challenge of entertaining their children during the long, sun-soaked days, others face a different dilemma entirely. The reality is that summer often mirrors the school year for working moms, creating…
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What Happened When I Decided to Give My Kids a Summer Inspired by the 1980s
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year drew to a close, a handful of parents gathered around a picnic table at the third-grade end-of-year celebration. We exchanged pleasantries about how quickly the year had flown by before diving into the topic on everyone’s mind: summer plans. “We’ve signed up for a few soccer camps, a…
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6 Pieces of Advice New Moms Would Rather Avoid
Get Pregnant Fast When you become a mom, it seems everyone has a piece of advice to share. While some of it is genuinely helpful—especially when accompanied by a comforting bottle of wine or a thoughtful gift card—others can be downright frustrating. Here are six pieces of advice that new mothers often find unhelpful. “Cherish…
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Letting Go of Breastfeeding Guilt: A Journey of Acceptance
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Opening that first can of formula for my newborn felt like a punch to the gut. Sure, sleep deprivation and a whirlwind of postpartum emotions played their part, but it was also a moment of profound sorrow. I had envisioned exclusively breastfeeding, but after weeks of effort, it became clear…
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Conquering Guilt and Self-Blame as a Mother of a Premature Baby
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, guilt seems to be ingrained in our very nature. We often feel remorse over everything from raising our voices to our little ones to declining their request to read the same book for the fifteenth time in one day! While a small amount of guilt can encourage us to strive…
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The Most Challenging Aspect of Being a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Choosing to be a working mom comes with its fair share of difficulties. From the judgmental stares and comments about your parenting choices to the overwhelming fatigue that hits when returning to work, the challenges can feel never-ending. The constant struggle with breast pump issues and the never-ending cleaning of baby gear…