Tag: managing chaos
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Embracing Our New Minivan: A Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks after our youngest was born, we found ourselves at a wedding. Once we returned to the hotel after the reception, we discovered that all three kids—our 6-year-old, 3-year-old, and newborn—had drifted off to sleep. “What should we do now?” I whispered into the dark. As a family of four,…
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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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Toddlers Need to Chill Out: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast All parents experience a variety of internal dialogues, and let’s be honest—some of them can be pretty harsh. I often find myself wondering if my kids are genuinely out of control or contemplating extreme measures like getting rid of a beloved toy (which, as a sentimental person, I could never do). My…