Tag: parenting
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5 Reasons Finding a Reliable Babysitter Mirrors the Dating Experience
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, navigating the search for a trustworthy babysitter can feel strikingly similar to the nuances of dating. While it’s been over a decade since my last first date—with my partner, Sam, back in the days of flip phones and early social media—I still encounter those familiar feelings of anxiety. As…
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Why I’m Choosing Not to Breastfeed This Baby Either
Get Pregnant Fast When I share my decision about not breastfeeding my upcoming baby, I can almost hear the whispers of disapproval. You might be thinking, “What kind of mother is she?” But before you judge, let me explain my perspective as a devoted mom who is continuously learning and evolving. My first experience with…
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One Unyielding Friendship Deal-Breaker
Get Pregnant Fast Friendship is about acceptance. When you’re my friend, I embrace you — your quirks, your chaos, your struggles, and everything that comes with you. I accept your partner, your children, and while our kids may not be best friends, I genuinely wish for their happiness and success. I’m here to listen as…
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Feeling Like an Ungrateful Snob: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to gratitude, I consciously decided to steer clear of the topic this year. Perhaps it’s because I feel like an “ugly American,” or maybe I share the same sense of entitlement that some kids exhibit today. Or perhaps, I just see so many others articulating the theme of gratitude…
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Kangaroo Care: The Skin-to-Skin Connection That Benefits Premature Babies
Read more When it comes to caring for premature babies, nothing beats the simplicity and effectiveness of kangaroo care, a method that involves skin-to-skin contact between parents and their little ones. This nurturing practice not only enhances the well-being of preemies but also strengthens the bond between parents and their infants. What is Kangaroo Care?…
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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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Sorry, Middle Child: The Science of Birth Order Is Overrated
Get Pregnant Fast As the youngest in my family, I married another youngest, and I can confirm we both embody many of those stereotypical “baby of the family” traits that birth order theorists claim. However, I use the term “claim” lightly, because the scientific evidence supporting these assertions is surprisingly scarce. The influence of birth…
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When Your Child Turns into a Little Liar: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast “Hold on—did you really brush your teeth?” I shot a skeptical glance at my son, who had raced through his bedtime routine a bit too quickly. “Of course!” he replied, a little too eagerly. But when I leaned in for a closer smell, it became abundantly clear that his breath resembled a…