Tag: family dynamics
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Before Introducing Your Children to a New Partner, Align with Their Other Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When a couple decides to part ways, the emotional upheaval can be overwhelming. Transitioning from a married life to single parenthood is a significant shift that comes with its own set of challenges. For those with children, their emotional well-being must be prioritized during this tumultuous time. Navigating these changes can be…
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The Greatest Gift My Children Can Offer Me: A Strong Sibling Bond
Get Pregnant Fast I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have many blessings in my life: wonderful children, a cozy home, supportive friends, and a fulfilling career. However, when asked what I am most grateful for, one thing consistently stands out: the close-knit relationship I share with my siblings. They have always been my sanctuary, and…
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Why My Partner and I Have Only Enjoyed 5 Dates in 5 Years
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, I often reflect on how little time my partner, Alex, and I have dedicated to each other since our eldest child, Max, entered our lives. With Max now five, our dating history in that time can be counted on one hand. You could literally wave goodbye to…
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My Mother’s Day Revelation: A Conflicted Perspective on Celebrating Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share a little secret: I’ve been grappling with some not-so-great thoughts. Firstly, I want to emphasize how much I adore my mother. However, when Mother’s Day rolls around each year, it seems to revolve solely around my mom and my mother-in-law, leaving my role as a mother to four incredible…
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My Mother Apologized to My Wife: A Significant Moment in Family Dynamics
Get Pregnant Fast During a FaceTime call on Thanksgiving, my mother and I engaged in a conversation that eventually led to an unexpected yet significant moment. She brought up a blog post I had shared on my Facebook page a few months prior, where I recounted a conversation we had about my wife, Emma. In…
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Matt Thompson Hilariously Highlights Why Some Parents Are The Absolute Worst
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, not all moms and dads are created equal, and Matt Thompson has a comedic way of pointing that out. Starting his career at Buzzfeed with a series called Whine About It, where he would sip on a drink and vent about life’s annoyances, Thompson has become a…
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Even an Amicable Divorce Can Be Excruciating
Get Pregnant Fast Two weeks ago, I reached out to my ex-husband, Tom, regarding our kids’ schedules. I expressed that it felt like we had finally turned a corner, that a sense of peace had settled over me—an unfamiliar feeling that I hadn’t experienced in years, perhaps even a decade. Tom agreed, genuinely pleased to…
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Why I Can’t Share My Babysitter’s Contact Information (And Here’s Why)
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, finding a reliable babysitter can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Just the other day, I received a frantic group text that read, “Does anyone have a great babysitter they can recommend? Available last minute?” Within moments, the responses flooded in—filled with “nope!”s, “good…
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Understanding the Essence of Maternal Love
Get Pregnant Fast In the heart of a home, a young woman stands in the kitchen, her hair unkempt and eyes filled with uncertainty. She shifts uneasily, caught in a moment of grief and confusion. Just the night before, her brother succumbed to an overdose. Her mother, a dear friend of mine, has drawn me…