Tag: family life
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The Joys and Challenges of Watching Kids Grow Up
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was born, I cradled him in my arms during those quiet early morning hours and was overwhelmed by a mix of fear and awe. The emotions hit me like a tidal wave, and I remember telling my partner, “In that fleeting moment, I was astounded by the vast potential…
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Kim Shares Her First Family Photo — We Can All Relate
Get Pregnant Fast When Kim Kardashian recently shared the first family photo of her clan of five, it wasn’t without its fair share of challenges. Think back to the first family picture you managed to capture. I’m not talking about a casual snapshot at a family gathering, but a carefully orchestrated moment with a photographer,…
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What ‘Normal’ Really Looks Like
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle What ‘Normal’ Really Looks Like by Emily Carter Updated: June 2, 2020 Originally Published: March 24, 2018 “Sorry, I can’t invite you over,” other moms often say. “My house is a disaster.” The moment I arrive for a playdate, before exchanging pleasantries, they exclaim, “Please don’t judge me; it’s an…
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My Mom-Purse: A Chaotic Collection of Kid Clutter
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Johnson Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 1, 2018 Before I became a mother, I enjoyed certain luxuries that now seem like distant memories. For starters, I had a purse that was solely mine—no toys, no crumbs, just my essentials. I could go to the bathroom without an audience;…
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What Grandparents Understand About the Enchantment of Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I experienced a truly delightful morning. I’m not trying to boast, but I woke up naturally after a restful night, and my children were still tucked away in their dreams. For a moment, I was at a loss for what to do with this rare bit of peace. I indulged in…
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To the Partner of a Functional Alcoholic
Get Pregnant Fast By: Clara Jensen Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 25, 2017 My spouse is incredibly close to ideal, embodying the dream partner I envisioned while playing dress-up in my mother’s vintage gowns. He’s the devoted dad that every child deserves, the kind of guy who looks me in the eyes and…
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Why Teens Are More Awesome Than You Think
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Ah, teenagers. They often come with a side of eye rolls, witty comebacks, and an affinity for selfies, all while seemingly living in their own universe. If you’re currently navigating life with a teen, you might find yourself reminiscing about the simpler days of toddlerhood—minus the messy diapers but with…
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You Must Wear Pants in Public, Kid. It’s the Law!
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as my little one, Ethan, wakes up and starts moving around, he’s asking me to remove his pajamas—if he even wore any to bed the night before. This habit continues when we return from outings; the moment we step through the door, he kicks off his shoes and pants without…