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10 Reasons I Cherish Being a Parent to an Only Child
Get Pregnant Fast As my son, Liam, recently turned six, I find myself reflecting on our small but perfectly formed family of three. Despite the constant inquiries from friends and family about when we plan to expand our family, I remain steadfast in my appreciation of our choice to raise an only child. Here are…
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Summer with an Only Child: A Journey of Unconventional Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine a fallen Catholic and a non-practicing Muslim settling into an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood to nurture their only child. Sounds like the setup for a punchline, right? Well, that’s us—the odd family with a unique little one. Let’s be honest, only children are often portrayed as the eerie protagonists of horror tales.…
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Am I Being Selfish for Choosing Not to Have a Second Child?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting inevitably brings along its share of regrets. I often find myself reflecting on the choices I’ve made and the moments I wish I could change. For instance, I sometimes wish I had taken away my daughter’s pacifier sooner; now at two, she clings to it more than anything else. I also…
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Just One Child: Embracing Our Family of Three
Get Pregnant Fast Facial distortion can be a common reaction when I share that I have just one child over the age of four. While friends and family tend to be supportive, it’s often the random stranger in line at the grocery store whose face contorts in disbelief as they quickly ask, “When are you…