Tag: parenting skills
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10 Essential Skills That Moms of Boys Master
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother navigating the wild world of raising boys, I often find myself pondering how different life might be with a daughter. However, I quickly remind myself that I was clearly meant to be a boy mom. Through this journey, I’ve cultivated a unique set of skills that equip me for…
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10 Essential Skills Every Mother Should Master
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is a unique journey filled with joy, challenges, and endless learning. Here are ten invaluable skills that every mother should cultivate: The Power Gaze: This is that magical look that can instantly redirect misbehaving children, making them straighten up in an instant. Mastering the Word ‘No’: Knowing when to…
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8 Essential Parenting Courses Every Parent Should Consider
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with unexpected challenges and delightful surprises. To help navigate this wild ride, here are eight invaluable courses that every parent should consider taking. Culinary Skills for Parents One-Handed Meal Preparation I: Learn the art of cooking while managing a child weighing between 5 and 30 pounds on…
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Let’s Stop Making Dads Look Inept
Get Pregnant Fast No, really. It’s time to change the narrative. Fathers are fully capable of engaging in real parenting. Yes, if you’re a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), you naturally spend more hours with the kids, which means you might know that one child can’t stand peanut butter and jelly, while another can’t get enough of…
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Hey Kids, Dads Can Do More Than You Think – Stop Relying Solely on Mom!
Get Pregnant Fast I was settled on the couch with my 9-year-old son, Jake, ready to kick back with a movie. Just as the opening credits rolled, he pointed out a couple of tiny holes in his treasured Build-A-Bear Pikachu, a beloved Christmas gift he’d been carting around for weeks. When I offered to stitch…
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5 Ways Serving Tables Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the life of a server! A role where you smile through the chaos, all while your customers might push the limits of patience with their complaints and antics. I spent my college years in this fast-paced job, and while I eventually utilized my degree in sociology, I can confidently say that…
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Essential Skills for Parents to Teach Food-Allergic Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When our son Ethan was diagnosed with food allergies, a wave of panic washed over me. I found myself spiraling into thoughts about his future. “How will he manage at sleepovers, handle dating, or travel abroad safely?” I lamented to my partner, who calmly reminded me, “He’s only 3. We have time…
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I’m the Parent Who Yells, and I Don’t Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast You remember how your parents or teachers could silence you with just a look? One perfectly timed eyebrow raise or a frosty glare, and you’d freeze in your tracks. You’d put down that toy you were about to throw, or halt mid-sentence, knowing the parent glare had set in. Then there’s that…
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How Working for a Narcissist Prepared Me for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly recall the moment I reached my limit. I stepped into that conference room, and there he stood: a miniature tyrant in cargo shorts, glaring at me with piercing eyes full of fury and disdain. After an hour-long tirade that felt more like a mental endurance test, I made my…