Tag: love in parenting
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Critique My Parenting, But Never Doubt My Devotion
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a comment on my Facebook page (which has a respectable following!) claimed that my use of the cry-it-out method had shattered my child’s trust in me, while another user labeled me as unkind and heartless. These were opinions from individuals I’ve never met, who have no knowledge of my parenting journey…
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Cervical Insemination Confessions: The Unspoken Truths of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I was chatting with my sister-in-law, who has a toddler and a 7-month-old baby. As we exchanged stories about the chaos of parenting during the newborn phase, I couldn’t help but remember the overwhelming challenges that come with it, especially the relentless fatigue. Parenting is not the idyllic picture that social…
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The Journey of Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a baby shower for an old friend whose wife is expecting their first child. Surrounded by her college friends, all embarking on their own adventures into marriage and parenthood, one young woman turned to me, astonished to learn I had four children. “I can’t imagine being a…
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Navigating Parenting a Child Who Is Uniquely Different from You
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like an uphill battle. You may find yourself thinking, “Why is this so challenging?” As a parent, you can feel overwhelmed, isolated, or simply out of your depth at times. Looking at your child may leave you pondering what planet they landed from, as their personality seems to…