Tag: family dynamics
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Sorry Kids, I’m Not Funding Your Over-the-Top Wedding
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, weddings. There’s something undeniably enchanting about celebrating love, especially when it involves an open bar, a lively dance floor, and that one friend from college who tends to overindulge. A wedding symbolizes commitment and devotion, all while pretending that you won’t one day roll your eyes at your spouse for chewing…
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The Game of Life Now Includes Pets: Time to Load Up Your Plastic Vehicle with Pups and Kitties!
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the nostalgia of playing The Game of Life back in your childhood? Did anyone ever make it to the finish line? In my household, it usually ended with a flurry of fake cash thrown into the air after a heated debate over the rules, or when my dramatic younger sibling realized…
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Navigating Single Parenthood
Read more Raising a child alone can be overwhelming, but if you find yourself in this situation, you’re not alone. Single-parent families are increasingly common, and understanding how to manage the unique challenges they face can help you nurture a happy, healthy child. Challenges Single Parents Face Parenting is a demanding task, and doing it…
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Moms Everywhere Are Tired of the Judgment: A Call for Support Over Shame
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it seems there’s a never-ending debate on which parenting approach reigns supreme—helicopter parenting versus free-range, stay-at-home versus working moms, traditional versus organic methods, and the list continues ad nauseam. The reality is that parents are faced with countless decisions each day, and the choices made should ultimately reflect what’s…
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It’s Acceptable to Sleep Angry with Your Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my parents had a steadfast rule regarding marital disagreements: Never go to bed angry. No matter how heated their arguments became, they always found a way to reconcile before turning in for the night. This principle was enforced in my childhood home, where my siblings and I were also expected…
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What I Wish I Could Communicate to My Toxic Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As you have made abundantly clear, Mom, you believe I harbor feelings of hatred towards you. (Yes, you actually used that word, convinced that my absence is a reflection of disdain.) But here’s the truth: I don’t despise you. I long for the mother I once knew—the one who played with my…
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I Married a Man Whose Mother Did Everything for Him, and I Spoke Up to Save Our Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I descended the stairs that morning, I was met with a disheartening sight: a pair of socks lying lifeless in front of the couch. And by “lifeless,” I mean they were devoid of feet. Let’s be clear: socks should not be left unattended unless they come with actual feet in them.…
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What Your Workday Would Look Like If All Your Colleagues Were Replaced by Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast The next time your partner claims that working is tougher than being home with kids, consider sharing a vivid scenario about what the office would be like overrun by three-year-olds. Picture this: you arrive at the office as usual, but today, every adult has been swapped out for toddlers. Here’s a glimpse…
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Letting Your Kids Argue: A Necessary Parenting Strategy
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna R. Taylor Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 6, 2017 The sound of children bickering can often be more grating than nails on a chalkboard—making you want to reach for headphones, slam doors, or even escape for a drive. As a parent, listening to your kids engage in heated…