Tag: Sibling Relationships
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5 Compelling Reasons to Consider Having ‘One More Baby’
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a parent is that life doesn’t always adhere to our plans. Before stepping into the parenting journey, I envisioned having two or three children, perfectly spaced out just the way I wanted. I was convinced I’d be done with childbirth by age 33—an…
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Remembering the Uncle My Kids Will Never Know
Get Pregnant Fast It wasn’t until the world mourned the loss of a beloved comedian that I found myself asking my sisters, “How did you explain our brother’s passing to your children?” My son is aware that I had a brother who passed away during my childhood, but he remains unaware of the tragic circumstances…
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The Other F Word: Navigating Body Image in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “It’s probably a good idea to let Liam have some space for now,” I overhear my son Noah saying to his father from the next room. “He’s in a really bad mood. I poked him just a little and he picked me up and tossed me.” While not encouraged, these displays of…
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Essential Parenting Lessons I Gained From My Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting wisdom often comes from unexpected places, and for me, it was the lessons learned from my own parents. As I reflect on my upbringing, I realize just how much their approach shaped my understanding of parenting today. Here are some core insights I’ve gathered over the years: Yelling: A Signal, Not…
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I Show Favoritism Towards My Daughter—And My Son Knows It
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 19, 2016 Originally Published: March 26, 2009 Let me start and end with this: I cherish my son deeply and love him just as much as my daughter. I truly enjoyed my pregnancy, carrying my baby everywhere and feeling him kick while dreaming about who he might become. When he…
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A Letter to My Toddler: Please, Stop Making the Baby Cry
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, I understand how much you adore your baby sister, and I truly appreciate your affection. However, squeezing her as if she’s a plush toy isn’t quite what she needs right now. You’re making the baby cry. I get that you’re fascinated by ears at the moment, and you might…