Tag: trust
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Teens Deserve Privacy Too
Get Pregnant Fast As I lean against the doorframe of my teenage daughter’s room, I can’t help but notice how remarkably tidy it is while she’s away at camp. The bed is neatly made, and the floor is devoid of the usual clutter of clothes and books. Her phone, typically an extension of her hand,…
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The Case for Unlimited Screen Time: A Fresh Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my parents didn’t impose restrictions on how much time I spent in front of the television. To be honest, it seemed like they preferred not to deal with the hassle. Yet, despite the lack of pressure regarding academics, I thrived—enough to earn a degree from an Ivy League school. Interestingly,…
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10 Insights on Motherhood Through a Father’s Lens
Get Pregnant Fast “I can’t believe it, I’m pregnant!” These words echo in my mind, a moment frozen in time. My wife, just 23 and newly married, faced the overwhelming news with a mix of fear and excitement. Our finances were tight, and I hadn’t even graduated college yet. But we embraced the uncertainty together,…
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Why We Don’t Lock Up Our Alcohol: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I enjoy our drinks, often indulging in a few too many. We always have a stash of beer in the fridge, and after a trip to the local wine shop, you might find a couple of cases of wine gracing our shelves. Our assortment of spirits is stored in…
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Why We Choose Not to Take Our Son with ASD for a Photo with Santa
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a friend shared a heartwarming photo of her son sitting on Santa’s lap. It was a precious moment, one that many parents cherish and aim to capture. However, my family doesn’t have such a picture, as we’ve never taken our son to meet Santa—and we never attempted it. Even before our…
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The One Question I Keep Coming Back To
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is no walk in the park. I’ve been navigating this journey for nearly 16 years now, and while there are highs and lows, it’s never truly easy. Kids are in a constant state of change, often testing our patience, and always full of surprises. Just managing their development, dietary requirements, sleep…
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In Relationships, Embracing the Gross Can Be Liberating (Or Perhaps We’re Just Tired of Holding It In)
Get Pregnant Fast When you stand before your partner, pledging to love them through thick and thin, you likely don’t picture the less glamorous moments: the time they stumble home after one too many drinks, or the day-to-day realities of shared living that involve the occasional unwanted odor. As you exchange vows, you might envision…
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Why I Can’t Guarantee I Won’t Peek at My Teen Daughter’s Diary
Get Pregnant Fast I can still picture that day clearly. I walked through the door after school to find my mom sitting on my bed with an expression that told me something was off. She motioned for me to take a seat, and my heart raced with curiosity and dread. She claimed she had been…