Tag: family dynamics
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What I Learned from Confronting My Son’s Football Coach
Get Pregnant Fast I never imagined that a youth football experience could lead to an existential crisis in parenting, but that’s precisely what happened last spring. My nearly 10-year-old son, Max, expressed a desire to play flag football for the first time, and since he hadn’t shown interest in team sports since he quit baseball…
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When Anxiety Turns Moms into Angry Parents
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I faced a frustrating task: unboxing a bar of soap for my shower. As I struggled with the packaging, my blood pressure began to rise. I found myself thinking, why can’t anyone else notice the need for a new bar of soap? Why is this wrapping so complicated? I simply…
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Dads Tend to Unwind on Days Off, According to Study
Get Pregnant Fast In a study that hardly breaks new ground, researchers have found that fathers are more likely to take it easy on their days off, while mothers are often busy with household chores and caring for the children. The New Parents Project, conducted by Ohio State University, examined the time management of 52…
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What to Do When You Encounter a Cleaning Frenzy Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When approaching a volatile situation—whether it’s a wild animal or a mom in the throes of a cleaning frenzy—understanding the mood is crucial. Just as certain animals should be avoided, a cleaning mom can transform into an unpredictable force after just a few minutes of tidying up. These moms typically emerge during…
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Sometimes I See My Mother in Myself, and It Frightens Me
Get Pregnant Fast I cut ties with my mother nearly two years ago. Since that day, there has been silence between us, and she has yet to meet my youngest child. It’s a harsh reality that sometimes the person who brought you into this world and was meant to provide you with unconditional love may…
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Why “Do Your Best” Is Misguided Advice
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting and self-improvement, one phrase has long been touted as a guiding principle: “Do your best.” However, after years of internal struggle and self-doubt, I’ve decided to challenge this notion. The truth is, this well-intentioned advice can often weigh heavily on our hearts and minds, creating unrealistic expectations…
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Duchess of Cambridge Welcomes Baby #3!
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Duchess of Cambridge Welcomes Baby #3! by Valerie Thompson Updated: April 23, 2018 Originally Published: April 23, 2018
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Science Reveals: Men Who Share Dish Duty Enjoy More Intimacy
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 4, 2023 Couples who split household chores, especially dishwashing, tend to experience a healthier sex life and overall relationship satisfaction. As someone who has been married for years, I often find myself feeling frustrated while tackling the never-ending pile of dishes. But what if I told you there’s scientific backing…
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I Don’t Owe You an Explanation for My Transracial Family
Get Pregnant Fast Like many families formed through transracial adoption, my daughter and I often draw a bit more attention when we venture out together than the typical mother-child pair. I like to think it’s because my daughter is irresistibly cute (and she truly is) or perhaps because I have the glamorous aura of a…