Tag: honesty in parenting
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6 Sneaky Things I Do When My Kids Aren’t Watching
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is all about honesty, or so I tell myself. In our household, we prioritize truthfulness, and I expect my kids to do the same. However, that doesn’t mean they need to know every single thing I do, especially when some of those actions might not sit well with them. As the…
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My Kids Have Discovered the Truth About Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the Tooth Fairy — And It’s Liberating
Get Pregnant Fast About a year ago, my 9-year-old son strolled downstairs one morning, clutching his Tooth Fairy cash, and declared that he knew I was behind the magic. “I caught you, Mom! I pretended to sleep last night because I had a hunch it was you who left the money under my pillow. I…
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John Krasinski on the Realities of Parenting: “No One Prepares You for How Hard It Is”
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid discussion about parenthood, actor John Krasinski emphasizes the need for more honest conversations among parents about the challenges they face. Known for his endearing relationship with actress Emily Blunt and his role as a devoted father to two young daughters, Krasinski recently shared his thoughts on parenting during a…
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8 Aspects of Motherhood I’m Expected to Enjoy but Secretly Dread
Get Pregnant Fast Everywhere I look, there are constant reminders to cherish every fleeting moment with my children. I feel the weight of expectation to embrace the chaos that fills my home when my kids and their friends take over the kitchen. Sometimes, amidst the spills and messes, I find myself mentally counting down the…
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If My Child Misbehaves, I Want You to Speak Up
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve recently found myself navigating some uncomfortable situations that left me uncertain about the right course of action. For instance, one of my children was unintentionally struck in the head by a rock thrown by a friend’s child. Should I have intervened? It was an accident, and I sensed…
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Little White Lies I Tell My Toddlers Without a Guilt Trip
Get Pregnant Fast Before embarking on the wild journey of motherhood, I was convinced that honesty was the best policy. I’d guide my children through the ups and downs of life, never once bending the truth. After all, how could they trust me if I resorted to lying? I imagined that anything less than total…
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24 Whoppers Parents Spin for Their Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is filled with creative storytelling, especially when it comes to navigating the unpredictable world of toddlers. Here are 24 little fibs that parents often tell their little ones, wrapped in a mix of humor and honesty. Big kids don’t have accidents. Let’s be real; we’ve all had our moments. Maybe it…
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A Candid Warning for New Parents: Brace Yourself, It’s Going to Be Tough
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent chat on “Late Night with Jimmy Roberts,” actress and mother of three, Emily Hayes, shared some real-talk parenting wisdom that every new parent should heed. With her relatable charm and candidness, she has quickly become a voice of reason for many. During her appearance, she offered some straightforward advice…
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Hey Facebook Memories, Thanks For Reminding Me of My Parenting Hypocrisy
Get Pregnant Fast If you haven’t noticed, Facebook recently introduced a nifty feature called “On This Day,” which acts like a time capsule of your past posts. Each day, it resurrects memories from a year ago, two years ago, and all the way back to your Facebook debut. Some of these memories are heartwarming—like that…