Tag: Real-Life Parenting
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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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If Parents Communicated in Person Like They Do Online
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever thought about how parents talk to one another online? It’s a completely different world, filled with supportive comments and virtual high-fives. But what if we carried that same conversation style into our real-life interactions? A recent video by a popular media outlet humorously explores this concept, and it’s a…
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Mom’s Honest Post Hits Home: Why ‘Perfection’ Is Overrated
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of parenthood, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for perfection. We juggle packing nutritious lunches, assisting with homework, reading bedtime stories, and ensuring our little ones are clean and dressed. Despite our best efforts, there are moments when we stumble. A recent viral Facebook post by…
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It’s Absolutely Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
Get Pregnant Fast In recent months, nursing mothers have faced criticism for being too engrossed in their phones during breastfeeding—coined as “brexting,” a term that honestly makes me cringe. Detractors argue that mothers become so distracted by their screens that they miss out on crucial bonding moments with their babies. Some even warn that excessive…
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Watching My Parenting Ideals Crash and Burn
Get Pregnant Fast When I embarked on my parenting adventure, I was equipped with an overflowing backpack of ideals—dreams of the perfect mother I envisioned becoming, the immaculate home I aspired to maintain, and the well-behaved kids I hoped to raise. As someone who tends to be an idealist, it’s no wonder I started out…
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6 Pieces of Unwanted Parenting Advice and My Ideal Responses
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of three children aged 6 months, 5 years, and 7 years, I often find myself on the receiving end of unsolicited parenting advice—both in person and online. While I can understand the urge to share insights from one’s own experiences or observations, sometimes it would be best if these…