Tag: teenage years
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No Apologies: The Journey of a Mom with a Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I’m not apologizing for putting our dog outside more often than you’d like. I promised you a furry friend and kept my word, but let’s face it—I’m the one who deals with the aftermath. Your joy when we brought Lizzie home, swaddled in that tiny yellow blanket, made every…
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Why I’ve Chosen Not to Be the ‘Fun Mom’ or Have the ‘Cool House’
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest daughter was just a toddler, a well-meaning friend shared this piece of parenting wisdom: “Make your home the destination for your kids’ friends.” I took that advice to heart, envisioning a future where our house would be the go-to spot for fun. In my mind, I would create the…
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7 Surprising Benefits of Raising Teenagers
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting can be a rollercoaster ride, especially when your little ones transition into their teenage years. I’ve had my fair share of challenges, but I’ve also discovered some unexpected joys along the way. Despite the loud music, late nights, and skyrocketing grocery bills that come with having teens,…
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The Hidden Benefits of an Awkward Teen Phase (And How to Foster It for Your Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: it’s 1989, and you’re a 14-year-old who feels like an outcast. You’re flat-chested, a bookworm, and you sport frizzy, permed hair—frizzy because you didn’t know any better and brushed it like crazy for years. You wear braces and, at night, a headgear that looks like it belongs in a medieval…
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10 Parenting Moments That Give Me the Chills
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of motherhood. Remember those sleepless nights calming a fussy baby? Or the endless attempts to convince your toddler to use the potty, armed only with a bag of M&Ms? While we often grumble about these less-than-glamorous moments, the upcoming stages of parenting loom even larger on the horizon. As…
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Why Dyeing Their Hair Blue Isn’t the Worst Thing Your Teen Could Do
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we all know that the tween and teen years can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions and experiences. It’s a crucial time for self-discovery, and often, that manifests in creative ways—like wanting to dye their hair blue. While it might raise some eyebrows, it’s essential to remember that this form…
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10 Things Only a Mother of a Tween Girl Can Truly Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the transition from little girl to tween is a journey that every mother of a daughter knows all too well. It feels like just yesterday I was wrangling with diaper changes and endless episodes of cartoons. Now, I’m navigating the delightful chaos that comes with raising a tween. It’s a mix…
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A Letter to My Teen Daughter: You’re Beautiful and Smart, Even If You Don’t Believe It
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Beloved Daughter, I need you to stop taking down the photograph of yourself from our fridge. This back-and-forth has been ongoing for weeks. I put it up, you remove it, and then I find it hidden under various kitchen items. Your creativity in concealing it is impressive, but let’s put an…
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9 Jobs Every Parent of Tweens Might Consider Taking On
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the delightful chaos of parenting a tween. It’s a unique phase filled with challenges that require a diverse skill set. Here are some humorous yet relatable roles all parents of tweens seem to embody: Health Educator Navigating the complexities of puberty is like stepping into a labyrinth. One moment, your child…