Tag: parenting
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You Might Think My Child with Down Syndrome Is My Favorite, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast As I’ve been browsing through my social media gallery lately, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me. Each photo represents a cherished moment, and I find joy in revisiting them time and again. However, I’ve noticed a striking imbalance in my collection: for every photo of my…
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Dear Influential YouTubers: A Message from Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Dear YouTubers, As a parent, I find myself spending an inordinate amount of time trying to get my children to listen, focus, and actually absorb what I’m saying. Unfortunately, I often feel like I’m talking to a brick wall — they seem to care more about watching paint dry than heeding my…
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My Mother Will Never Know Her Grandchild, and I’m Heartbroken
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 6:30 a.m., and my son has been awake since 3. The exhaustion I feel is overwhelming, threatening to drag me under with every blink. I realize, with a jolt, that I haven’t managed more than three hours of continuous sleep since my little one entered the world. It’s astonishing to love…
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My Little One’s New Bed: A Bittersweet Milestone
Get Pregnant Fast As I began cleaning out the bottom bunk, I hadn’t fully grasped the emotional weight of the task at hand. My youngest son, Leo, had turned the space into a haven for stuffed animals, and I had to sift through an astonishing array of toys: Legos, plastic dinosaurs, and remnants of snacks…
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Instead of Buying Toys for My Kids, Consider This Alternative
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a family member reached out to ask about the latest toys my children are enjoying. I paused for a moment, then confessed, “My kids don’t really play with toys anymore.” Internally, I was feeling frantic (Please, for the love of all that is holy, don’t buy more toys for my kids).…
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Why I’m Always On My Phone: A Perspective on Modern Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest for a moment. If you were to see me out and about, you might quickly judge me as a disengaged parent. It’s a snap judgment, but I know it happens. I notice the glances and the raised eyebrows while I’m focused on my phone. But here’s the twist: I’m…
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A Mom’s Candid Manifesto on Cursing
Get Pregnant Fast My kids are well-dressed, nourished with healthy meals, enjoy plenty of outdoor playtime, and yes, they hear the term “dolt” more often than I care to admit. I’m a fan of colorful language, and I’m a parent. There, I said it. When they were infants, my children likely drifted off to sleep…
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Brace Yourself: The Reality of Welcoming a Third Child
Get Pregnant Fast The common consensus among parents is that adding a third child to the mix is a breeze compared to the transitions from zero to one or one to two. “You won’t even notice the third,” they claimed. Well, let me tell you, that is far from the truth. Perhaps it’s the age…
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I’m a Pediatrician, and I Still Had Questions About Vaccines When It Was My Baby’s Turn
Read more The night before my son’s check-up, I transformed from a doctor into a worried mom, navigating through a whirlwind of emotions and scientific facts. As a pediatrician who has guided countless families on vaccine choices over the past decade, I have always believed in the importance of vaccines. The benefits greatly overshadow the…