Tag: mindful parenting
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I Refuse to Let My Troubling Childhood Shape My Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly remember being about five years old, standing in Martin Luther King Park in the South Bronx, eagerly waiting for the Fourth of July fireworks display. My father, as was often the case, was heavily intoxicated. This day, however, was particularly intense; he drank more than usual because the loud explosions…
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Why I’m Committed to Bringing My Best Self to My Kids, Even on My Toughest Days
Get Pregnant Fast “Excuse me, could I please have a caramel macchiato—venti, skim, extra shot, extra hot, extra whip, sugar-free?” That was the customer ahead of me, sounding a bit over-the-top. I, on the other hand, opted for two kiddie hot chocolates with generous whipped cream, making sure to use my politest tone and smile…
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Mindful Parenting: The Importance of Modeling Self-Care
Get Pregnant Fast “Is this urgent?” I inquire, trying to gauge the situation. The dentist turns off the glaring light above me, and the taste of mint rinse still lingers in my mouth. “It can’t wait. If the infection spreads to your jaw, it could lead to an abscess,” she explains, her furrowed brow and…
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Do Not Long for the Next Phase of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast The chill of winter arrived unexpectedly during my first year of motherhood. It was only September, and my infant was just a month old when the cold winds began to howl. Until that moment, I had been snug and content, wrapped up in the joys of my new life with this tiny…
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5 Phrases I Will Never Again Say To My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and I openly acknowledge my fair share of mistakes. Among those missteps are the words I promised myself I would never utter to my children. Recently, I’ve been focusing on what I like to call mindful parenting, a process that encourages me to be more…
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It’s Okay to Forgive Ourselves When We Lose Our Tempers
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days when I completely lost my cool with my energetic 4-year-old daughter, Lily. The same little girl who fills my days with laughter, hugs, and sweet little drawings. She’s the one who insists on saving every bug we encounter and proudly declares “sparkle” as her favorite color.…
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A Few More Augusts: Reflections on Growth and Change
Get Pregnant Fast Shopping for shoes with my two young boys has always been a daunting challenge. I usually postpone it until the last minute, just a week before school begins. Convincing them to try on shoes often feels like pulling teeth. Once they do, it’s a chorus of complaints about fit, discomfort, and pesky…
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Parenting Blunders I Attribute to My iPhone
Get Pregnant Fast While I can’t fathom giving birth in an Internet café and then diving back into my game—like that one remarkable story that made headlines recently—I have certainly found myself neglecting important moments thanks to the captivating allure of my iPhone. Do any of these scenarios ring a bell, or am I the…
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The Day I Stopped Telling My Kids to ‘Hurry Up’
Get Pregnant Fast In a world filled with distractions, every minute feels like a race. The pressure to constantly check off items from an ever-growing to-do list can make life feel like a chaotic blur. For two intense years, I found myself ensnared in this cycle of urgency, driven by notifications, deadlines, and an overwhelming…