Tag: isolation
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Why the Tween Years Are the Most Stressful for Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a tween can be an even greater challenge than navigating the newborn stage. When you have a baby, you’re bombarded with advice and support, which can be both comforting and overwhelming. However, as your child grows, that well of parental solidarity tends to dry up just when you need it the…
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I Was Ghosted by a Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 3, 2023 Originally Published: May 21, 2023 A few months after my son was born, we relocated to a larger house in a different neighborhood. While I was thrilled about the spacious yard and the extra room, I soon realized that my new street was devoid of fellow stay-at-home moms.…
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Navigating Parenthood in Paris
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 12, 2020 Originally Published: November 6, 2011 Standing on Avenue des Invalides, I found myself anxiously waiting for the bus for what felt like an eternity. It was an exceptionally frigid day in early January, and I couldn’t shake the worry that my five-month-old daughter, Little Claire, wasn’t adequately warm,…