Tag: positivity
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Why I Tune Out the News to Preserve My Sanity as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days after welcoming my first child, I found myself consumed by unsettling thoughts. Every time I navigated the stairs with my baby bundled up in a blanket, I couldn’t shake the image of us tumbling down, heads colliding with the wall. While driving to the store, I envisioned a…
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To the Teen Who Inspired Me with Your Kindness
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Server at the Local Diner, I want to take a moment to thank you for a small gesture that made a significant impact on my day. “I saw you nursing your baby, and I just wanted to say how proud I am of you for breastfeeding in public. Thank you for…
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The Mother’s Commitment
Parenting The Mother’s Commitment by Keesha Beckford Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 | Originally Published: Jan. 16, 2012 I vow to fill our days with joy, connection, play, fresh experiences, learning, wholesome meals and snacks, and well-timed rest for everyone involved. I’ll arrange playdates with other mothers and their children, as these moments…
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Reimagining the To-Do List
Get Pregnant Fast As a new day dawns, I find myself inundated with an endless list of responsibilities. The demands of adulthood loom large: tidy this up, organize that, speed up, achieve more. For moms like me, the to-do list seems to stretch into infinity. And honestly, I’ve had enough. I refuse to start my…