Tag: parenting mistakes
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Brothers with Scissors and My Saturday Morning Parenting Blunder
Get Pregnant Fast We found ourselves in the midst of a classic Saturday morning parenting blunder. I was cozy under the blankets, and my husband, Mike, snuggled into bed beside me. Before we knew it, two hours had slipped away — not a moment of intimacy, just pure, uninterrupted sleep. As parents of three young…
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10 Unfortunate Remarks We Make to Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Collins Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 As a parent, it’s all too easy to slip and say things that, upon reflection, we wish we could take back. I’ve shared my own cringe-worthy moments with friends and discovered I’m not alone in this struggle. Below is a compilation of some regrettable phrases…
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The 8 Apologies Every Mom Should Make
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I brought my precious little one into the world, I felt like I was starring in a low-budget film. Each day is like a series of takes, with cameras capturing my every misstep. Just the other day, after a very stern reprimand in the car, I turned to my…
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In a Sleep-Deprived Fog, I Accidentally Locked My 2-Year-Old in Her Bedroom
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: locking my toddler in her room was entirely unintentional. It was 3 a.m., and we were on night four of the infamous sleep training saga — the kind that leaves you feeling like a zombie. After three consecutive nights of broken sleep, I was teetering on the…
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6 Absurd Errors I Made During My First Year as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the wild ride of parenthood! It’s almost comical how our expectations can get completely out of whack, fueled by a cocktail of hormones and a sprinkle of naivety. As a new parent, it’s easy to feel invincible, but let me tell you, the reality can hit harder than a toddler’s tantrum.…
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Your Parenting Mistakes Don’t Define You as a ‘Bad Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, and while I usually embrace the lighter moments, there are times when I hesitate to share my struggles, fearing harsh judgments. Recently, I had a heart-to-heart with a couple of close relatives who both confessed, “I feel like a bad mom.” Although their reasons varied, the underlying…