Tag: raising children
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4 Reasons Weekends Can Be Tough When You Have Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get one thing straight: kids are not the problem. However, they do have an uncanny ability to drain the joy from what we once knew as “weekend fun.” It’s astounding how quickly life shifts once you become a parent. The weekend is supposed to be a time for excitement and a…
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The Mental Overload of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 22, 2013 My partner and I have one of those coffee machines that uses those little pods. You just hit a button, and voilà—coffee. Sure, they’re not the best for the environment, and there are a ton of reasons we should probably switch to a…
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It Takes a Village…and Other Parenting Pearls of Wisdom
Get Pregnant Fast The moment you become a parent, unsolicited advice comes pouring in from every direction, often from well-meaning friends, family, and even strangers. It’s almost as if the universe decides that your life suddenly requires a commentary on every little thing. Have you ever noticed that much of this “wisdom” is about as…
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Mornings Are Tough (But We’re Glad You Made It)
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I witnessed a first grader having a meltdown as she knocked over a row of bicycles. Late for school, she hurriedly walked her bike towards the principal’s office. “Come ON!” her mom pleaded. “The bell just rang!” Their footsteps echoed along the sidewalk, a familiar tune of urgency. I was…
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10 Insights on Raising a Large Family
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner, Jake, and I first began our journey together, the idea of having a large family was far from our minds. If either of us had mentioned wanting a sizable brood, the other might have bolted! Fast forward to today, and we find ourselves reveling in the joys of parenting…