Tag: parenting decisions
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The Remaining Embryo: A Personal Reflection on Hope and Choices
Get Pregnant Fast It’s the topic that often goes unaddressed—the embryo that lingers in the background, waiting for a decision. Nearly four years have passed since my last embryo transfer, which blessed us with our second and final son. I was 36 when I embarked on my IVF journey, and almost 41 when I welcomed…
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When Is It Acceptable to Pull Kids from School for Family Vacations?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, navigating the decision to take your children out of school for family vacations can be daunting. Recently, a father named Mike Thompson made headlines when he shared his thoughts after taking his kids out of school to attend the Boston Marathon, where he was running. He described the importance…
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7 Parenting Decisions I Never Thought I’d Make
Get Pregnant Fast As a father of three—ages 8, 5, and just 6 months—I had a clear vision of how I wanted to parent before my children came along. However, reality has a funny way of shifting those ideals. Here are seven things I swore I’d never allow but have found myself embracing nonetheless. Let…
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There’s No ‘Ideal Age’ to Start a Family
Get Pregnant Fast The decision of when to have children is a deeply personal one, and there is no universal answer that fits every woman. In recent years, many women are choosing to delay motherhood longer than ever before, leading to a myriad of questions about the “ideal” time to start a family. We often…
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Stop Asking Women About Their Plans for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast It’s time to put an end to the intrusive and often uncomfortable question: “When are you going to have kids?” Any woman of a certain age can attest to the frustration of being bombarded with this question. More often than not, it’s not just a casual inquiry; it can feel like a…
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Let’s Stop Criticizing Parents for Every Little Choice They Make
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it seems like there’s an abundance of judgment and criticism directed at parents regarding their choices—both big and small. Whether you’re at a local playground, a zoo, or even scrolling through social media, it’s hard to miss the disapproving glances and snide remarks. Everyone appears to have their own…
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Should You Vaccinate Your Baby or Toddler Against COVID-19?
Get Pregnant Fast With the COVID-19 vaccine now approved for infants and young children, many parents are grappling with the decision of whether to vaccinate their little ones. As parents like Sarah and James have debated this topic, they often find themselves faced with a mix of information, guidelines, and concerns about safety. Key Questions…
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Why You Should Rethink the Idea of Redshirting Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast Bringing home your newborn from the hospital can feel like navigating a surreal maze. You find yourself pacing the house, eyes darting between the freshly decorated nursery and the brightly colored toys that now seem utterly pointless. Each morning begins with a racing heart as you reach for your phone, desperate to…
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Why We Decided to Delay Our Child’s Kindergarten Start
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Academic redshirting refers to the practice of postponing a child’s entry into kindergarten to provide them with extra time to grow, learn, and develop their confidence. The aim is to enhance their chances of success in school. My daughter was born in early September, just before Colorado’s cutoff date of…