Tag: parenting
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Your Youngest Child Benefits from Your Best Parenting Skills (Because You Learn to Chill Out)
Get Pregnant Fast Take a moment to reflect on those early weeks you spent at home with your first baby. Recall the over-the-top measures you took, such as meticulously tracking feeding schedules (in pencil, of course, for adjustments), documenting every diaper change in detail, and ensuring your home was a silent sanctuary for naptime (big…
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This Hilarious Video Celebrates Women with Larger Busts Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re looking for a good laugh, look no further than comedian Lisa Morgan’s uproarious video, “Big Bust Challenges.” This comedic gem sheds light on the unique trials faced by women blessed with a more ample bosom. As Lisa hilariously points out, the struggle is all too real—especially when it comes to…
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What I Learned from Confronting My Son’s Football Coach
Get Pregnant Fast I never imagined that a youth football experience could lead to an existential crisis in parenting, but that’s precisely what happened last spring. My nearly 10-year-old son, Max, expressed a desire to play flag football for the first time, and since he hadn’t shown interest in team sports since he quit baseball…
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When Anxiety Turns Moms into Angry Parents
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I faced a frustrating task: unboxing a bar of soap for my shower. As I struggled with the packaging, my blood pressure began to rise. I found myself thinking, why can’t anyone else notice the need for a new bar of soap? Why is this wrapping so complicated? I simply…
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Insights from a High School Teacher: What Parents of Teens Must Understand
Get Pregnant Fast As an educator with a decade of experience — from overseeing group homes for at-risk teenagers to teaching in STEM-focused academies and classrooms for students who have faced expulsion or incarceration — I have witnessed a myriad of eye-opening experiences through the eyes of today’s youth. Often, I find myself laughing to…
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Navigating Life with My Daughter’s Bipolar Disorder: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast We share a bond that many parents envy. From quick trips for manicures to family outings at trampoline parks and water adventures, our friendship has blossomed through joyous moments. We share laughter, even amidst the occasional chaos that children bring. Your kids and mine enjoy each other’s company—I see how playful and…
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Elvie Pump vs. Elvie Stride: Which Wearable Breast Pump Should You Choose?
Read more Hey there, fellow moms! If you’re diving into the world of breastfeeding and pumping, you might have come across the Elvie Pump and Elvie Stride. I recently had the chance to try both of these highly-rated wearable breast pumps, and I’m here to share some insights to help you pick the one that…
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Dads Tend to Unwind on Days Off, According to Study
Get Pregnant Fast In a study that hardly breaks new ground, researchers have found that fathers are more likely to take it easy on their days off, while mothers are often busy with household chores and caring for the children. The New Parents Project, conducted by Ohio State University, examined the time management of 52…