Tag: understanding parents
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Strangers, I Noticed You Eyeing My Kids with Disdain
Get Pregnant Fast As we walked into the restaurant, I noticed you immediately—my rambunctious 7 and 4-year-olds bumping into waitstaff and crowding the cramped aisle, while my fussy 8-month-old protested for his bottle despite just having eaten at home. Your eyes exchanged glances filled with that unmistakable signal of disapproval: “Oh great, kids.” I could…
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To Those Observing My Parenting Journey, Please Show Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast When a parent ventures into public with their young child, and chaos ensues—think crying, screaming, darting around, and full-on meltdowns—it can feel like the world is watching. But the truth is, most people are preoccupied with their own lives. I often remind myself that, in the grand scheme of things, my child’s…
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7 Ways Childbirth Transforms Your Relationship With Your Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As much as I joke about my child’s cheeky antics, I can’t help but recognize that I was a handful for my parents back in the day. From insisting that neon colors were the peak of fashion to rolling my eyes at their “old-fashioned” ways, I was a teenage rebel. So, you…