Tag: family life
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Swearing, Farting, and Life Lessons: What I’ve Taught My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I first embarked on the journey of parenthood, I had a vision of imparting wisdom and values like confidence, kindness, and a passion for literature. While I’m still striving toward those goals, my children have also picked up some unexpected lessons along the way. Swearing Just yesterday, as we were heading…
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Man Mows Lawn While Tornado Approaches, Achieves Ultimate Husband Status
Get Pregnant Fast In a bizarre twist of events, a husband from Alberta, Canada, has become an internet sensation after being photographed mowing his lawn with a tornado ominously swirling in the distance. The image captures the essence of dedication—or perhaps, a touch of madness—when it comes to yard work. My partner has a penchant…
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Viral Post Encourages Parents to Shift Perspective on Back-to-School Shopping
Get Pregnant Fast A recent viral post from a mother serves as a much-needed reminder for parents: our children’s enthusiasm for education starts with our own outlook. Let’s face it—back-to-school shopping can feel like an exhausting chore. Not only does it take a toll on our wallets, but navigating the aisles of Target with a…
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When You Realize You’re a Softie Parent and Chaos Reigns
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to my parenting approach, I often find myself in a balancing act akin to Goldilocks. I’m not the strict Tiger Mom, nor do I hover like a Helicopter Parent. While I maintain a relatively relaxed attitude towards many aspects of parenting, I wouldn’t classify myself as a Free-Range Parent…
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I’m a Wonderful Mom — I Just Raise My Voice Occasionally
Get Pregnant Fast One evening, as we were settling the kids down for bed with the windows wide open, I found myself delivering a somewhat animated talk about the importance of listening. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and my heart sank. My immediate reaction was, “Oh no, what did they overhear?” The friendly elderly couple at…
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10 Signs You’ve Discovered Your Mom Best Friend Forever
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating motherhood can be a rollercoaster ride, but having a reliable friend by your side makes it all the more manageable. I’ve been fortunate to forge meaningful friendships throughout my life, but my mom BFF, Sarah, stands out as an indispensable companion on this parenting journey. We crossed paths when we were…
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“Summer Break” Is the Ultimate Oxymoron
Get Pregnant Fast Attention, parents: As May progresses, we find ourselves deep in the whirlwind of end-of-school-year chaos. From field trips to school projects and endless recitals, our kids are bouncing off the walls with what can only be described as a severe case of spring fever (if that’s not a recognized condition, it certainly…