Tag: parenting reflections
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Navigating the Toy Gun Debate: A Parent’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I had a laundry list of things I vowed I would never do with my children. My kids would steer clear of tacky character shirts, my daughter would rock chic one-piece swimsuits, and we would maintain a strict policy of family dinners where healthy meals were non-negotiable. I’d…
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Navigating the Two Types of Perfection in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It’s around 3:30 AM, and sleep is eluding me. I think I managed to doze off while standing beside the crib, my 6-month-old gripping my finger with a fierce determination that both kept him calm and left me rooted at his side. I can’t blame him; after all, it’s a small comfort…
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Embracing Memories in Midlife
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the journey to my 50th birthday, I want to hold onto every moment. This past year, I clung to 49, treating it like a lifeline, but time, as always, has a way of moving forward, and now I’m officially on the other side of the hill. What truly…
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My Kids Will Eat Anything: Reflections of a Formerly Overconfident Parent
Get Pregnant Fast The farmers’ market was bustling, and I was racing against the clock. With cash in hand, only one customer stood in my path to purchasing a dozen farm-fresh, organic, free-range eggs. Yet, the woman in front of me couldn’t stop adding items to her order. “I WANT IT!” her toddler shrieked from…