Tag: Honest Parenting
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Ten Things “They” Won’t Tell You About Motherhood…But I Will
Get Pregnant Fast Eleven years ago, I stumbled into the chaotic world of motherhood with naivety that would make anyone chuckle. I often felt like those seasoned moms were huddled nearby, whispering and exchanging knowing glances while I innocently navigated the new terrain. “Look at her,” they’d say, “She still believes in sleep!” or “Oh…
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality hit hard when I found myself swept up in the emotional turmoil of a…
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Olivia Wilde Calls Out Unrealistic Breast Pump Bra Ad—Seriously?
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Instagram post, actress Olivia Wilde boldly criticized an unrealistic ad for a breast pump bra that keeps popping up in her Amazon feed. She wasted no time pointing out the absurdity of the model in the advertisement, stating, “Let’s pause our holiday shopping for a moment to call out…
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12 Brutally Honest Things I Wish I Could Say to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is a wild ride filled with ups and downs that you can only truly appreciate when you’re knee-deep in the chaos. Some days, it feels like a mixture of joy, frustration, and exhaustion all rolled into one. As a parent, there are moments when the polite words I share with my…
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Dear New Parent,
Get Pregnant Fast First off, let’s get one thing straight: You are not crazy, you are not alone, and you are absolutely not doing a bad job. Remember that moment when you were anxious about giving birth, reassuring yourself that countless women have walked this path before? Well, believe me, countless women have also felt…
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25 Little White Lies Parents Tell Their Teens
Get Pregnant Fast Raising teenagers can be a rollercoaster ride, filled with countless moments that test our patience and creativity. As parents, sometimes we find ourselves slipping into those gentle fabrications—little white lies—that help us navigate the complexities of family life. Here are 25 of my favorite untruths that many of us might relate to:…
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10 Strategies for Nurturing Respectful Individuals
Get Pregnant Fast When I think about my approach to parenting, it often feels like I’m opting for the tougher road. For instance, if my kids forget to greet the people in the elevator, I give them “the look” and follow it up with a ten-minute lecture. Sure, I could choose to overlook their lack…
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Stop Minimizing the Reality of Parenting — Let’s Get Real About It
Get Pregnant Fast As a soon-to-be parent, I dove headfirst into the world of parenting literature and advice long before my baby girl arrived last year. I’ve always had a penchant for research, and preparing for this monumental life change felt like undertaking a major project. Plus, my pregnancy was riddled with challenges that left…
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A Clever Approach to Addressing Kids’ Tardiness: One Mom’s Honest Note
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all experienced those chaotic mornings when the clock seems to race, and before you know it, your kids are about to miss the school bus. Instead of sheepishly signing them in late, why not embrace a little humor like one clever mom did? A Reddit user, Jamie, recently shared a snapshot…
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Dear New Mom: Unfiltered Truths You Might Not Expect
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations on welcoming your new little one into the world! Prepare yourself, because this is just the beginning of a journey filled with surprising revelations about motherhood that no one really talks about. Sure, people will offer advice, but most of it is more about their own experiences or opinions than your…