Tag: parenting
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My Children Think I Have a Favorite, and They Might Be Right
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, my youngest son remarked, “Mom, it seems like Jake is your favorite.” Hearing that struck a nerve, but honestly, he wasn’t entirely off the mark. What he didn’t notice, as his attention was glued to his tablet, was how Jake immediately sprang into action to help me carry in the…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast I have a secret to share, and it may come as a shock to some. You might find yourself exclaiming, “How could a young adult feel that way?” Or perhaps you’ll relate and think, “I did the same thing.” Here it goes: During my teenage years, I harbored a strong resentment towards…
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I Shed Over 100 Pounds, Yet I’m Still Not Comfortable in a Bikini – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast Just like everyone else, I go through my morning routine, but with one added challenge: tucking away the excess skin that hangs around my waist into my jeans. And this isn’t just a minor issue. Picture a few pounds of warm, stretchy dough secured around my middle, and that’s an accurate representation…
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Adoption: Questions to Consider
Read more If you’re grappling with the decision of whether to place your child for adoption, it’s essential to reflect on the following questions: Am I capable of providing for a child’s needs? Will I need to rely on my parents or family for support? Can I raise a child while also pursuing my own…
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Pink’s Emotional Grocery Store Moment: A Reminder of the Struggles of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of motherhood, there are few certainties: the inevitability of life’s challenges, the constant juggling of responsibilities, and the fact that parenting can often bring you to tears. This sentiment rings true for everyone, including the fiercely inspiring pop star, Pink. Recently, she took to Twitter to share a heartfelt…
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Why We Skip the Big Birthday Bashes
Get Pregnant Fast Confession: my children have never experienced a grand birthday celebration. While we certainly acknowledge their special days, our festivities look quite different from the elaborate parties their friends enjoy. No indoor trampoline parks, skating rinks, or arcades; no goody bags stuffed with sugary treats; and certainly no throngs of children bouncing off…
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Spoiler Alert: Motherhood Means Nonstop Conversations About Poop
Get Pregnant Fast Once you enter the world of parenthood, the topic of poop becomes a daily staple of conversation. Yes, it’s true! As parents, we deal with it, we discuss it (yikes!), and we clean it up without hesitation. The hilarious duo behind the popular Facebook page “Mom Life Unfiltered,” Mia Carter and Zoe…
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Childhood Letters from Camp: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hilarious Take on Summer Adventures
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no surprise that Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind Hamilton and In the Heights, possesses a dramatic flair. Recently, he took to Twitter to share a collection of childhood letters he penned during his time at summer camp, and they are guaranteed to leave you in stitches. From the get-go, it was…
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The Guilt of Being a Second-Time Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As the clock strikes dinnertime, I find myself in a familiar whirlwind. My husband is on his way home from work, and my daughter, Chloe, sits at her little table, dinner in front of her and a pink tablet displaying her favorite show. Meanwhile, I’m on the couch nursing my son, Leo,…