Tag: parenting
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Mamas, Stand Up for Your Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: This article contains content that may be triggering for survivors of sexual harassment or abuse. I was just 11 years old, a summer day etched in my memory. Clad in a black one-piece swimsuit with damp hair, my cousins and I had spent the day at the lake with our…
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Daily Baths? No Way, Our Kids Don’t Require Them
Get Pregnant Fast At last, I can check one thing off my parenting list. Before I embraced the chaos of parenthood, I fondly recall a weekend spent at the home of our friends, who were already knee-deep in raising two lively children. My husband and I watched in a mix of awe and dread as…
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This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood by Sarah Thompson Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 Originally Published: June 1, 2017 A comic by French artist Jane Doe has gone viral for its poignant portrayal of the “mental load” that many mothers bear in their households. Her comic, “You Should’ve…
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My Child Is Not ‘Naughty’; He Has Autism
Get Pregnant Fast To the man I encountered at the grocery store last week, who felt the need to scold my son for being “naughty,” have you any idea of the fear you instilled in him? To the mother who disregarded my child’s attempt to greet you and remarked to a mutual friend, “He does…
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I Serve My Kids a ‘Fourth Meal’ Almost Every Night
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever exclaimed, “No, you can’t have a snack. It’s bedtime!” then you know what it means to be a parent. And if you’ve ever relented, well, you might just relate to my experience. Somewhere along the way, my family fell into the routine of allowing our kids to have snacks…
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You Don’t Have to Move to a Bigger Home When You Have a Baby
Read more By: Jamie Greene I remember the pressure to relocate to a larger home in the suburbs after having a baby, and I really wish more new moms realized that it’s perfectly okay to stay where you are. Living in a smaller space can be challenging, but you don’t necessarily need to move just…
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Pregnancy Doesn’t Have to Be Enchanting (And You Shouldn’t Feel Ashamed When It Isn’t)
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often portrayed as a magical journey. You might envision yourself gracefully navigating life in outfits that somehow blend bohemian charm with snug baby-bump flair. You’re expected to experience whimsical cravings for things like pumpkin spice lattes in the middle of summer, and your baby’s first kicks are portrayed as gentle…
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Stop What You’re Doing and Call Your Mom Right Now
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! Yes, you—put down whatever you’re doing and pick up the phone. Call your mom today, not tomorrow. Don’t wait for a special occasion or plan it for next week. Make the call right now. Prioritize her today. Trust me, she won’t see it coming. She never expects such gestures, and…
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Dad Advocates for Changing Table in Men’s Restroom and Wins
Get Pregnant Fast In a commendable move toward shared parenting responsibilities, a dad successfully campaigned for a changing table to be installed in the men’s restroom of his local church. This small yet significant change marks a step forward in recognizing that both parents should participate equally in the often unenjoyable task of changing diapers,…
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Guidelines for Selecting an Adoptive Family
Read more You likely have a vision in mind of the perfect home and family for your child. The adoption process offers a unique opportunity to turn that vision into reality by allowing you to choose the family that best fits your desires. By reflecting on the following questions, you can gain a clearer understanding…