Tag: raising kids
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality hit hard when I found myself swept up in the emotional turmoil of a…
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You Are Not an Unfit Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I received a message from a woman I only know online. The subject line read, “I think I’m an unfit mother.” My heart sank, and I opened it immediately to see what was troubling her. The email expressed feelings of inadequacy: “I adore my kids, but there are days…
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25 Questions Every Mom Finds Themselves Asking
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Thompson Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 14, 2015 Before stepping into the role of motherhood, I never envisioned myself pondering questions like, “Is it acceptable for my toddler to use my sock as toilet paper?” or, after my little one decided to decorate herself with her great-grandparents’ ashes,…
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10 Lessons I’ve Gained Since Becoming a Dad
Parenting Insights from a New Father Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 24, 2023 Originally Published: September 12, 2011 Athletic Skills Are Not My Forte Becoming a dad has solidified one undeniable truth: I was never meant to be an athlete. Watching my son fumble a nerf ball from a mere foot away drives the point…
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10 Reasons Why Having Three Kids is Truly Awesome
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a new mom with just one child, I was overly focused on being the ideal parent to my perfect little girl. My expectations were sky-high, and I found myself feeling disappointed more often than not. Fast forward to today, and having three kids has transformed my parenting journey in…
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Call Me Dad: A Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In my household, I’m known as Dad to two energetic kids and a dog who mostly communicates through enthusiastic barking and tail wagging. While the dog may not address me verbally, my children have an array of names for me—sometimes I’m “Abba,” other times “Daddy.” My daughter, with her dark hair and…
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The Secrets We Hide from Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, it’s your friendly neighborhood parent, and I’m sharing these secrets with you because, let’s be real, you’re still blissfully unaware of the world of blogging and what’s lurking on the internet. As you grow, you’ll learn a lot, but for now, here are ten well-guarded truths that might surprise you…