Tag: parenting
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Being a Parent Means Always Sleeping with One Eye Open
Parenting The Reality of Parenthood: A Journey of Sleep Deprivation Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve been jolted from blissful slumber by my kids in ways that I never could have imagined. Here are just a few of these unforgettable moments: I’ve shared a bed with all four of my children. This arrangement has…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is June 25
Read more Hey there! If you’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of your little one, mark June 25 on your calendar as your estimated due date! Understanding Your Due Date The due date is a general guideline. It’s important to know that only about 5% of babies actually arrive on their specified due date. Typically, a…
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My Ex-Husband and I Were Good Friends, but Poor Partners
Get Pregnant Fast After tucking the kids in for the night, I paused at the entrance of our family room and asked my husband, “Do you have a moment?” My heart raced, although I kept that to myself. Friends of ours had recently divorced after 14 years, which made me reflect on the state of…
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Dear Children,
Get Pregnant Fast There are mornings when I wake up and notice that you’ve changed overnight. Your features are more defined, and your eyes reflect a wisdom beyond your years. While part of me feels elated and inspired by your growth, another part grapples with the swift passage of time. I fear I haven’t always…
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Mixed Tapes and Other Experiences Our Kids Will Miss
Get Pregnant Fast Buried in a box within the depths of a cupboard, beneath notes and mementos from our early relationship, lies a mixed tape. I crafted it for my partner during those thrilling early days, a time filled with butterflies and excitement. Each song holds significance, telling a story through the carefully chosen A…
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Understanding My Child’s Meltdowns: Why Home is Different from School
Get Pregnant Fast Tonight, as my son walked through the door after a long day at school, I sensed something was amiss. It was as if a silent alarm went off in my mind. Call it maternal instinct or perhaps just years of experience, but I could tell he was overwhelmed. After holding it together…
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Attention! Yelling Doesn’t Define Your Parenting Skills
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was raised in a remarkably calm household, where yelling was virtually nonexistent. Visiting friends’ homes, I often found myself taken aback by the loud voices of their parents, raised in anger over a messy room or a missed curfew. I associated yelling with chaos and unhappiness, marveling at…