Tag: raising children
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The Challenges of Raising Kids Away from Family
Get Pregnant Fast Over ten years ago, I made the leap from sunny California to the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest for college. What began as an educational journey turned into a life-changing experience: I found love, got married, and started a family. While my life here is fulfilling, there’s a significant downside —…
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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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10 Strategies to Maintain Your Identity While Parenting Young Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Over the years, I’ve navigated the challenges of being a wife and parent while striving to keep my sense of self intact. It’s a balancing act, especially since your children often take center stage in your life. As a parent, your thoughts and energy are predominantly consumed by your little ones. For…
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Embracing My Role as a Helicopter Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, the term “helicopter mom” often receives a bad rap. The stereotype conjures images of overbearing mothers who hover over their children, controlling every aspect of their lives. They are seen as intrusive, and their actions can annoy both educators and those who advocate for more independent parenting…
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10 Essential Tips for Moms Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of motherhood is a unique journey, especially when you’re raising boys. While each child is different, there are some universal truths that can help you thrive in this role. Here are ten essential things that every mom of boys should keep in mind. Embrace Their Energy Boys are often…
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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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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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Those ‘Cost to Raise a Child’ Reports Are Nonsense. Let’s Discuss What It Really Costs to Raise a Parent.
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hardly a revelation that raising kids is a financial burden. Recent estimates suggest that families shell out between $12,350 and $13,900 annually for their little ones. Quick math tells us that by the time your child turns 17, you’ll have spent around $233,610. That’s right—almost a quarter of a million dollars…
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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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18 Insights on Parenting I Wish My Parents Had Shared
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an adventure filled with unexpected challenges and joys. Reflecting on my upbringing, I realize that while my parents were progressive in many ways, they didn’t provide me with a wealth of parenting advice. Perhaps they wanted me to navigate this journey on my own, but there are definitely some insights…