Tag: parenting
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Hey Kids, Keep in Mind: Not Every Love Story is a Fairytale
Get Pregnant Fast You once asked how I met your dad, and if it felt like a fairytale where a prince finds his princess and they live blissfully ever after. I wish I could tell you that it was. I’d love to say he whisked me away on grand adventures, filled with champagne toasts in…
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The Realities of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I unexpectedly lost my job in publishing back in 2010, I was ready for a fresh start. The exhausting daily commute from Long Island to Manhattan—often with a stranger’s elbow digging into my side—stole precious moments from my family. I planned to find something closer to home, but fate intervened, and…
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True Facts: You’re More Likely to Be Killed by Everyday Events Than by a Terrorist
Get Pregnant Fast Since the election of President Johnson, the U.S. has witnessed only two terrorist attacks. The first incident occurred on November 28, 2016, at a university in Ohio. A man, reportedly motivated by extremist propaganda from ISIS, drove his vehicle into a crowd and subsequently attacked individuals with a knife, injuring 11 people.…
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Three Words I Will No Longer Use
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, my goal is to raise my daughter to be compassionate, considerate, and inclusive. Equally important, I want her to possess the confidence to assert herself when necessary. While I don’t advocate for violence, I believe that every child should know how to stand up for themselves when the situation…
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Serena Williams Breastfed for Longer Than Most Moms in the U.S.
Read more For years, Serena Williams has been defying the odds and expectations of what mothers can achieve while also being elite athletes. From winning the Australian Open just eight weeks after becoming pregnant to competing at the highest level post-C-section and pulmonary embolism, her accomplishments are remarkable. Williams recently shared in an essay for…
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30 Engaging, Whimsical, and Thought-Provoking Questions to Ask Your Kids After School
Get Pregnant Fast If your children are anything like mine, they tend to jump into the car post-school feeling both ravenous and somewhat reticent. (I’m convinced these two states are connected, so it’s a good idea to offer them a snack before diving into any conversations.) Asking the classic, “What did you do at school…
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Drive Safely: A Call to Action for the Safety of Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast At my son’s school, the fourth grade marks a significant milestone: students can begin walking home independently. Teachers no longer have the responsibility to ensure that kids are picked up by a designated guardian. As the school day wraps up, if children aren’t boarding a bus or attending an after-school program, they’re…
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5 Strategies to Encourage Boys to Talk About Their Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent with a background in psychology and education, I always dreamed of fostering open dialogue with my teenagers about their emotions and beliefs. However, the reality of conversing with my two teenage boys often looks quite different. A typical exchange might go like this: Me: “How was school today?” Son:…
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13 Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Households
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, there’s been a surge of discussions around the challenges faced by busy moms, and I find myself resonating with that sentiment. While my home undergoes a thorough cleaning each Saturday with the entire family pitching in, maintaining that level of cleanliness throughout the week is often a battle I can’t seem…