Tag: family relationships
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It Takes a Community, But Where Is That Community When You Need It?
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard the saying about “the community”—the concept that we collectively support one another in raising our children. But where is this community when we really need it? Take, for instance, the headline “Mom Faces Consequences for Leaving Child in Car for Just Three Minutes.” One commenter on a popular parenting…
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Navigating Discipline with My Highly Sensitive Child: Effective Strategies That Work
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve always sensed that my son, Noah, stood apart from his peers. His unique perspective on the world and his intense emotional responses have made discipline a complex endeavor. The journey has been challenging, not just because I often find myself in the role of the “bad guy,” but…
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My Parents Served as the Ultimate Lesson in Parenting Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself questioning my choices. Am I doing this right? Am I ensuring my children feel supported and loved? The truth is, most of us grapple with these doubts. Even fewer of us can claim to have had perfect role models in our own parents. Most parents,…
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I’m Done with My Father’s Body Shaming: Why I’m Choosing to Cut Ties
Get Pregnant Fast By: Julia Thompson Updated: May 26, 2020 Originally Published: Jan. 10, 2018 My father’s health has been declining due to a serious illness, and there’s a chance he might need an organ transplant in the future. One afternoon, I passionately reassured him that I would gladly donate if he needed it. His…
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Breaking News: Grandparents Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to grandparenting, the experiences can vary widely, as I’ve discovered in my own family. My partner, Sarah, and I are parents to three wonderful children, and after more than a decade together, it’s clear that our parents have distinctly different approaches to grandparenthood. Sarah’s parents embody a more traditional…
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Let Grandparents Indulge Your Kids – It Benefits Everyone
Get Pregnant Fast When my children reached the age where they could spend entire weekends (or even longer) with their grandparents, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. At last, I could enjoy some tranquility in my home while they relished in someone else’s care. My thoughts were predominantly focused on long, uninterrupted…
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Breaking the Cycle of Passive-Aggressive Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My father did his utmost, but his approach to parenting often left lasting scars. He had a vibrant personality, a sharp sense of humor, and was incredibly generous. At his memorial, friends shared countless stories of his kindness, recalling how he went out of his way to assist others. Yet, amidst the…
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Girl Scouts PSA: Why You Shouldn’t Coerce Your Kids into Hugs
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, a familiar debate resurfaces: should we compel our children to offer hugs and kisses to relatives, even when they’re reluctant? Increasingly, parents are leaning towards the idea that it’s inappropriate to force physical affection if a child isn’t comfortable, countering the traditional belief that it’s simply a…