Tag: parenting support
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Supporting New Moms: A Call for Community and Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a mom. I can’t recall a time when the idea of starting a family didn’t excite me. With a nurturing mother as my role model, a love for babies, and plenty of babysitting experience, I felt prepared when my partner and I decided to…
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To My Future Daughter-In-Law: A Heartfelt Message from Your Future Mother-in-Law
Get Pregnant Fast I consider myself fortunate to have a wonderful relationship with my husband’s mother. She embodies love, kindness, and thoughtfulness, always respecting my space and decisions. Rather than imposing her views, she showers me with affection. Now, before you think I’m merely boasting, let me clarify, dear daughter-in-law-to-be (or son-in-law, if that’s the…
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No One Talks About the Isolation of Being a New Dad — So I Took Action
Get Pregnant Fast When I became a dad, I quickly realized how isolating this new chapter could be. To address this, I decided to create a supportive community for fathers like me. The response has been nothing short of amazing, both in-person and online. As more dads share their experiences, the importance of community grows.…
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To the Mother of the Boy with Autism at the Pool: I Noticed You
Get Pregnant Fast I saw you there. I observed you holding your son’s hand, a boy who appeared to be around 11 or 12. That was my first clue; most boys at that age don’t typically want to hold their mother’s hand in public. I noticed you assessing the hotel pool, scanning for potential sensory…
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Why I Can’t Imagine Parenting Without the Internet
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child was born, I devoured every book on newborn care and parenting, convinced I was preparing for a joyous journey into motherhood. However, that knowledge quickly faded once my baby arrived, leaving me in a state of confusion. Where was the blissful little angel everyone raved about? Wasn’t there…
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Understanding Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P-PTSD)
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent is often a time filled with joy and love, but it can also bring overwhelming feelings of stress and anxiety. Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period can sometimes be challenging—so much so that some new moms may experience postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder (P-PTSD). Although it’s not as commonly discussed…
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An Open Letter to the Working Mom from the Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Working Mom, Thanks for reaching out. Like you, I’m tired of the endless debate about who works harder, who sacrifices more, and who loves their children the most. It seems pointless, doesn’t it? I completely agree: to bridge this gap created by the media, we must strive to understand one another…
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10 Indications You’ve Found a Lifelong Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Last Friday was one of those challenging days that every mom knows all too well. My home looked like a tornado hit it, the kids were bickering louder than ever, my partner was in no better mood, and I was just about at my breaking point. So, like any seasoned mom would…