Tag: parenting
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Navigating Difficult Days Following My Husband’s Passing
Get Pregnant Fast April 2, 2018 Today was certainly not my shining moment as a mother. If I’m being honest, I haven’t really had a stellar record in that department, even before my husband fell ill. My friends and I often laughed about our “bad mom” moments—like allowing our kids to indulge in cookies for…
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Could Cannabis Enhance Your Sex Life? Here’s What Research Suggests
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re looking to spice things up in the bedroom, consider the potential benefits of cannabis. Recent findings published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine indicate a correlation between marijuana use and increased sexual activity. Researchers at Stanford University Medical Center examined data from nearly 28,000 women and 23,000 men who participated…
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Can We Allow Little Boys to Embrace Their Softness?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s delve into the world of young boys. From my experience, the little boys I know are some of the most sensitive, compassionate, and gentle souls around. They demonstrate care not only for their friends but for everyone around them. These boys are nurturing, accepting, and forgiving; they express kindness and vulnerability.…
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The Two Words I Avoid Saying to My Kids – And Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigate through the complexities of parenting, I’ve recently found myself facing a challenging phase at home. My eldest child is reaching an age where expectations align with a “big kid” mentality, while my younger ones still relish the privileges of being “too little” for real responsibilities. This is a genuine…
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How I Became a ‘Parenting Expert’ Before Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast It’s often said that those who can raise the ideal child are typically those who haven’t yet had the experience of parenting. You can spot these individuals easily—they’re the ones free from the telltale signs of parenting chaos, like smeared snacks on their pants or the remnants of a toddler’s latest artistic…
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Stokke Tripp Trapp Review: A Mom’s Genuine Take
Read more When I was expecting my first child, I found myself overwhelmed with choices for strollers and car seats. However, one decision was a no-brainer for both my husband and me: the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. If you haven’t heard of it, the Tripp Trapp is a beautifully designed wooden high chair that…
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The Futility of Forcing Toddlers to Say Sorry (They Aren’t Sorry Anyway)
Get Pregnant Fast “Come on, say you’re sorry, sweetheart!” This phrase echoes through countless public spaces, and I admit, I’ve said it more times than I can count. Often, I’ve uttered it in the heat of the moment to avoid looking like I’m neglecting my toddler’s less-than-ideal behavior. I’ve done it to signal to bystanders…
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To Those Who Vanished When I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s taken a considerable amount of reflection and professional guidance to reach where I am today. Everyone told me that parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and they were right. Yet here I am, three years into this journey, and I’ve come to realize that raising kids isn’t as complicated as it…
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I Am Nothing Like My Mother – And That’s a Good Thing
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 Originally Published: April 26, 2018 There was a moment when I realized for certain that my mom and I are worlds apart. Picture this: I’m atop the dining room table, shrieking like a small child, while my mother calmly captures a mouse with her bare hands—no gloves, no…
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Our Family of Four Transitioned to a 200-Square-Foot Home
Menu | Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast To clarify right away, while some might categorize our family as the quirky type with kids named Echo and Comet, who enjoy artisanal snacks and thrift store finds, I assure you we embody that spirit but with our own twist. Two years ago, during a serene moment of enjoying…