Tag: sibling dynamics
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9 Engaging Activities to Enjoy with My Toddler Now That His Sibling is in School
Get Pregnant Fast As my older son embarked on his school journey last week, I found myself with ample alone time to connect with my 2-year-old, Leo. It dawned on me that I barely knew this little guy. Since his birth, he’s been along for the ride—literally, carried around while I attended to his older…
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Dear Little One,
Get Pregnant Fast I won’t be using your name just yet, as I have a superstitious streak about naming unborn babies. Plus, there’s a chance your older brother might weigh in on the name choice (in which case, I might just be addressing you as “Captain Awesome”). With your arrival just a couple of months…
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An Apology to My Second Child: A Letter of Love and Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, As the time of your arrival approached, I found myself reminiscing with family and friends, sharing stories about the joys of motherhood. I had convinced myself that having two children would turn me into a hermit, hiding away from the world. Yet, surprisingly, we adapted, albeit with a few…
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No, Having a Brother with Special Needs Does Not Mean I’m ‘Lucky’
Get Pregnant Fast My brother is perpetually five years old. This isn’t a commentary on his maturity; rather, it’s a reflection of his condition. He lives in a world of cognitive challenges, trapped in a 40-year-old body with a young mind. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome in his 30s, he…
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Why I Prioritize One-on-One Time with My Eldest Child
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast “Want to go on a special outing? Just the two of us?” I’ve posed this question to my son countless times, but it’s been a while since our last adventure. With the arrival of our youngest, nearly seven months ago, those cherished outings have taken a backseat. My son, now 4…
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Nurturing the Middle Child: Strategies for Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting three children in succession can bring joy, chaos, and sometimes, the challenge of ensuring that each child feels equally cherished. I experienced this firsthand with my three sons, each two years apart. My oldest, Liam, is almost 7 and is currently captivated by chapter books. We often share with family and…
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Does Having an Older Sister Reduce Male Competitiveness?
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a home with two boys and two girls, I’ve come to realize just how much sibling relationships shape our lives. While these connections can evolve over time, their impact often remains deeply ingrained. One intriguing dynamic is the relationship between an older sister and her younger brother, which research…
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A Commitment to My Youngest Child: Allowing You to Stay Little
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that as parents, we often find ourselves reflecting on the differences in how we raise our children, especially when it comes to our youngest. It’s almost a cliché to apologize to our later-born kids for the way we’ve relaxed our standards — letting them experience things earlier than their…
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Childproofing Chaos: The Reality with Older Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast As a father of three, I can confidently say that each additional child makes life a bit more chaotic. They don’t synchronize their sleep patterns, and their emotions rarely align—it’s a whirlwind. Achieving a moment of peace feels like an impossible feat. When it comes to childproofing, the challenge multiplies. With my…
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9 Reasons Why Having Irish Twins Can Be Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast Having kids born just 355 days apart has earned me the title of “Irish twins,” a term that, although somewhat outdated and insensitive, describes siblings born less than a year apart. This experience has given me a unique perspective on the joys and struggles of parenting two young ones in quick succession.…