Tag: toddler challenges
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Offspring-Induced Stress: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an exhilarating journey, filled with moments of joy that are hard to articulate. Sure, I can’t list a ton of examples at the moment, but I genuinely enjoy connecting with fellow parents at the park. Plus, my son is keen on getting a dog, and let’s face it, my…
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Keep Your Child in a Crib As Long As You Can: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Thompson Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 Originally Published: Dec. 27, 2016 Until just a few months ago, my daughter was still happily nestled in her crib. Oh, I see you there, in your perfectly coordinated outfit. You want to know how old she is? shifts gaze, muttering under my breath She’s……
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Car Seats: A Necessary Burden
Get Pregnant Fast Car seats are undeniably a necessary burden of parenting, but let’s not sugarcoat it—they can be downright evil. Just ask any mom who’s had to wrestle with one. The Weight of the Burden First off, why are infant car seats so incredibly heavy? It feels like I’m lugging around a suitcase filled…
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I Don’t Know How I Managed It, But You Will Too
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, I received a message from a friend, Sarah, who was feeling overwhelmed and frustrated: “I’m done with everything and everyone.” We don’t talk often, but we reach out when life gets tough. She’s juggling a 5-year-old and a 9-month-old, and the struggle is real. “Am I a terrible parent for…
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5 Ways My Child Doubles as My Personal Trainer
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: I’m not winning any fitness awards here. I haven’t felt “bikini-ready” since my early 20s when I dabbled in Bikram yoga and swapped my beer for white wine. That said, I did manage to shed the baby weight faster after my second daughter was born, and I’ve maintained that…
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Celebrating Your Toddler’s Second Birthday: A Journey of Growth and Independence
Get Pregnant Fast Happy Second Birthday! You’ve made it, and so has your little one. As you bask in the joys of this special day, remember that the so-called “terrible twos” can be a mixed bag. While you may often feel like you’re navigating a tiny whirlwind of attitude, there are also those precious moments…
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20 Triggers That Led Me to Parenting Burnout
Get Pregnant Fast I recently emerged from a four-week slump that culminated in an intense period of parental burnout. If you’ve been a parent—especially to toddlers or preschoolers—you know just how challenging this journey can be. Sure, there are countless joyful moments that often overshadow the tough ones, but burnout is a very real experience.…
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4 Essential Tips for Navigating Life with Twins
Get Pregnant Fast Raising twins is one of the most profound challenges a parent can face. When my twins, Emma and Jack, arrived at the tail end of our family’s journey, I quickly realized that their expectations mirrored those of their older siblings. They wanted to experience life just like their brothers, but there was…
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If Bedtime Is Driving You to the Edge Every Night, You’re Not Alone
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast If you find yourself on the verge of a meltdown every evening while wrangling your little one into pajamas, take solace in knowing that you are far from alone. A recent study from the “Well, Duh” department has confirmed that parents experience peak stress levels during dinner, bath, and bedtime routines.…