Tag: parenting
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Breastfeeding Helped Me Embrace My Small Breasts
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in middle school, I begged my mom for a bra. I was far from needing one, but every girl in the locker room had one, making me feel like an outlier with my flat chest. At that age, I thought the “boob fairy” simply hadn’t visited me yet. Little…
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Dad Designs Stylish Diaper Bag for Men After Discovering Limited Options
Get Pregnant Fast As Derek Thompson and his partner eagerly awaited the arrival of their first child eight years ago, it quickly became clear to Thompson that diaper bags on the market were not tailored for men. After an exhaustive search through both large retail chains and upscale boutiques, they finally settled on one of…
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In Defense of Embracing the Word ‘F*ck’
Get Pregnant Fast I have an immense appreciation for language. You could say I’m truly passionate about words—like the kind of passion that leads to collecting quotes for wall art or getting them inked on my body. As a writer, my goal is to find that ideal word at just the right moment to express…
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I Was Ghosted by My Best Friend: A Reflection on Friendship’s Fluid Nature
Get Pregnant Fast “She doesn’t want to be my friend anymore.” We’ve all been there at some point. As a mother of young children, I’ve heard my own kids express this sentiment more than once. The reality of relational aggression among kids is real and often surfaces much earlier than we anticipate. It’s forced me…
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Navigating Stem Cell Therapy for My Child: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “Stem cells are life! Don’t destroy life! Those embryos have rights too!” I hear these words echoing in my mind as I sift through the stack of waivers, doctor recommendations, and case studies spread across my kitchen table. The materials arrived in a conspicuously large manila envelope, and I had to resist…
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Navigating the Transition to a Larger Family: My Journey from One to Two
Get Pregnant Fast A few months ago, while driving home from a delightful dinner with friends, I found myself overwhelmed with emotion. As my 2-year-old son and I turned onto our street, I suddenly realized that this would be our last night ever as just the two of us for his bath time and bedtime…
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Newborn Essentials to Stock Up On in 2021
Read more Welcoming a new baby into your life can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve compiled a list of must-have items for your little one. Here’s what you should consider adding to your newborn shopping list. Diapers You can’t go wrong with diapers, and Pampers Swaddlers are a…
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Our Children Are More Independent Than We Realize
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, there’s a certain satisfaction that comes from being needed. In the early years, our children rely on us for practically everything. They depend on us for nourishment, dressing, bathing, and teaching them essential life skills. This level of reliance feels rewarding; the love and attachment we experience…
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Director of ‘A Boy Called Po’ Discusses the Realities of Autism for Families
Get Pregnant Fast No one can articulate the narrative of A Boy Called Po—the 2016 film now streaming on Netflix—quite like director John Carter. Beyond his roles as director, producer, and editor, Carter possesses a unique understanding of the intricate dynamics involved in raising a child with autism. As a devoted father to his autistic…
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One Day Your Child May Identify as LGBTQ+
Navigating Parenthood in Today’s World Get Pregnant Fast Years ago, it was relatively easy to ignore the existence of LGBTQ+ individuals. Many parents could comfortably distance themselves from the notion that their child might one day embrace a different sexual orientation. The reality was often simplified into stereotypes or dismissive comments about those who don’t…