Tag: parenting
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8 Uplifting Books for Moms in Need of a Boost
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with constant changes, challenges, and surprises. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on one stage of motherhood, everything shifts again. Whether it’s navigating the ups and downs of breastfeeding, managing toddler tantrums, or facing the bittersweet transition of sending your little ones off to college,…
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Embrace Your Journey: Finding Joy in Unexpected Pregnancies
Read more Facing an unplanned pregnancy can evoke a whirlwind of emotions, from fear to confusion. It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, but remember, you’re not alone in this journey. Organizations like Embrace Grace, Inc. offer a supportive and judgment-free community to help you navigate this transformative time in your life. Whether you’re considering parenting…
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Good News: Your Kids Are Unlikely To Get Lice From Their Halloween Costumes
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Harmon Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 21, 2023 As Halloween approaches, there’s been quite a buzz online regarding the potential for kids to contract lice from their Halloween costumes. Like many parents, I felt a wave of anxiety coupled with an itchy scalp at the mere thought of…
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To All the Moms with Two Little Ones: I See You and I Get It
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the moment I discovered I was expecting my second child. My firstborn, just nine months old at the time, was happily occupied in his exersaucer. Our apartment gleamed with cleanliness, and I was just about to indulge in a perfectly toasted sesame bagel from my favorite cafe. I had…
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When Your Child Never Receives Honor Roll or Awards
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 29, 2023 Originally Published: March 15, 2023 As I scroll through my social media feed, I often come across parents proudly sharing their children’s achievements. They post beaming photos of progress reports, highlighting their kids’ perfect grades and glowing teacher comments about their diligence and kindness. Their children seem to…
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My Partner Didn’t Connect with Our Newborn (But Everything Turned Out Alright)
Get Pregnant Fast I had my expectations set, but indifference was not one of them. My husband, Daniel, held our newborn, of course. He posed for pictures, smiling at our tiny bundle of joy, and changed a diaper or two, even napping with the baby resting on his chest, just like many fathers do. Yet,…
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Do Yourself a Favor: Marry Someone Who Makes You Laugh
Get Pregnant Fast My journey with my husband began back in college. I was buried in textbooks in my freshman dorm, when out of nowhere, a guy in a bright red hat burst into my room and doused me with my own super soaker. He chuckled and bolted when he caught sight of my shocked…
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I Had a Laid-Back Approach to Recreational Marijuana, Until I Caught My 13-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast I discovered my 13-year-old son, Ethan, smoking marijuana on Easter evening beneath our backyard deck. After sending him to bed with a goodnight kiss, I assumed he was merely grabbing a snack in the kitchen. However, when I heard coughing outside my bedroom window, I looked out while brushing my teeth and…
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It’s Time to End the Harmful Habit of Mocking Children’s Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of a bustling shopping center, where shoppers are on the hunt for discounted clothes and last-minute groceries, a little girl is experiencing a full-blown meltdown in the home improvement aisle. Her snack—a Quaker granola bar—has fallen from her cart, and the way she mourns its loss is nothing short…