Tag: parenting
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A Dad’s Eye-Opening Realization: ‘Helping’ Isn’t Helping at All
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid moment of self-reflection, Tom Richardson, a dad and writer for the blog Family Insights, discovered that his perception of “helping” his wife with household chores was actually undermining their partnership. As he prepared to celebrate his wife’s birthday, Tom found himself patting himself on the back for making the…
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I Want a Supportive Mom Squad That Embraces All of Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting, meticulously folding those tiny outfits and sanitizing pacifiers, I often pondered what motherhood would truly entail. However, I never considered the kind of friendships I would need (and make) as a new mom. It didn’t dawn on me that my pre-baby friendships might shift, that my single or…
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Nurturing My Mental Health as a Parent of a Child with a Disability
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently demanding. Regardless of the cheerful snapshots we share on social media, we all face our unique challenges in raising children. Sometimes these hurdles are fleeting, but they are very real. This reality becomes even more pronounced when you’re raising a child with a disability. My son’s disabilities require my…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is May 6
Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies are actually born on their due dates? Most pregnancies last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, which means there can be a bit of a waiting game involved. If you want to keep track of your pregnancy week by week, downloading a pregnancy…
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Science Reveals Why Women Often Feel Too Exhausted for Sex
Get Pregnant Fast It’s well-known that as time passes, both men and women can lose some of their enthusiasm for intimacy. I’ve spoken with numerous women who feel less passionate in the bedroom after the initial excitement of a new relationship fades, especially when family responsibilities take center stage. Trust me, I completely understand this…
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Episode 2: Has the Standard Been Set? Can It Be Surpassed?
Get Pregnant Fast In the latest installment of Lullaby League, we witness a delightful showdown as 9-month-old Baby Bella presents a formidable challenge for the a cappella group, The Harmonizers. Their mission? To lull her to sleep swiftly enough to progress to the next stage of their competition. Who will come out on top: the…
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Motherhood: A Workout Like No Other
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to physical challenges, few can compare to the incredible demands of motherhood. It’s not just a daily routine; it’s an ongoing athletic event that requires stamina, strength, and a whole lot of multitasking. From lifting toddlers to sprinting after school-age kids, the physical exertion of parenting is nothing short…
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When Your Daughter Opens Up About Her Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Lifestyle By Grace Harper I started to notice changes in my daughter, Lily, over the past few months. She seemed perpetually irritable, frequently retreated to her room for hours to tackle homework, struggled with sleep, and indulged in late-night ice cream straight from the tub. I initially chalked it up to the…
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Embracing Small-Town Living: The Joy of Raising Kids in a Close-Knit Community
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a quaint town in Maine with a population below 3,000 was a unique experience for me. My childhood was spent surrounded by nature, often with our nearest neighbor over a half-mile away. I vividly recall the freedom of biking barefoot to her house without a helmet, all while never…
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Why I Decided to Stop My Child’s ADHD Medication
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself cradling those small pills in my hand, and I felt utterly defeated. A new battle had begun. With my son’s innocent eyes fixed on me, I uttered a painful untruth, “This is safe. You’ll be fine. I promise.” In that moment, my internal voice screamed, “Liar! Terrible mother! Failure!”…