Tag: Self-Sufficiency
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The ‘Let Them Bleed’ Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh no!” exclaimed the mother, her voice rising in panic. “Sweetheart, are you alright? Did that hurt? Tell mommy where it hurts!” The little girl began to wail, turning what could have been a minor scrape into a full-blown crisis that nearly warranted a trip to the emergency room. The mother scooped…
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19 Reasons Why I’m Embracing the Teenage Years
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, baby fever often steals the spotlight. Everyone seems to swoon over those adorable little bundles of joy. While I completely understand the allure—trust me, I adored my little ones from the moment they arrived—I must confess: I’m not really a baby person. As my children have matured,…
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“Off-Grid” Parenting: A Trend We Didn’t Sign Up For
Get Pregnant Fast In the evolving landscape of parenting styles, a new trend has emerged that seems to take the concept of self-sufficiency to a whole new level. Meet the Thompson family—mom Clara, dad Jake, and their two children, Leo (five years old) and Iris (15 months). They’ve adopted what they refer to as an…
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I Don’t Wait for My Partner to Get Home. I Can Handle Things Myself
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, we experienced a power outage right before I had to pick up my kids from school. To get out of the garage, I had to disengage the garage door from the automatic opener manually. When we returned home, with the power restored, I had to reattach the mechanism, which required me…
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Independence Is Hindering Parents
Get Pregnant Fast When my younger son was a toddler, his favorite phrase was “Me-Me-Me.” Whenever my husband or I attempted to assist him with his shoes, a bowl of oatmeal, or getting into his car seat, he would push us away, exclaiming, “Me-Me-Me.” This was his way of saying, “I’ve got this, so back…
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Lessons from My Mother on Overcoming Struggles and Getting Things Done
Get Pregnant Fast In 1987, my mother drove a rusty old Renault Encore, a car that could only be described as a clunker. It was small, unattractive, and perpetually breaking down. I was old enough to feel the weight of embarrassment, often insisting that my mother drop me off a block away from school, just…
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20 Things I Absolutely WILL NOT Do for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, my primary responsibility is to ensure my children are well-fed, cared for, and supported in situations where they might feel overwhelmed. However, there are boundaries I won’t cross. It’s crucial for my kids to grow into healthy, respectful, and self-sufficient adults. My parenting decisions play a significant role in…
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Kids, Time to Step Up Because This Mom Has Had Enough!
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I became a mom, I was a bit of a control enthusiast. I never relied on bottles; instead, I latched my children to me, almost as if they were a part of me—which, I suppose, they were. I cherished those early days, even while wandering around with milk stains…
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Parents, Teaching Chores Is Essential for Your Kids’ Development
Get Pregnant Fast It has come to my attention that there’s a concerning trend among young adults today—many of them, regardless of gender, lack basic household skills. Picture this: a 22-year-old who has never tackled their own laundry, cleaned a refrigerator, or even knows how often to change their sheets. This is a real issue,…
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The Joys of Raising a Tween Boy
Get Pregnant Fast This summer will forever be etched in my mind as the season I officially embraced life with a tween boy. One moment, my son was surrounded by an army of stuffed animals (or so it felt), and the next, he was sprawled on his bed, earbuds in, engrossed in a YouTube video…