Tag: family dynamics
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Prioritizing Ourselves Is Not Selfish—It’s Essential for Survival
Get Pregnant Fast When you board an airplane, the flight attendant reminds you of a crucial safety protocol: always secure your own oxygen mask before assisting others, including your children. This isn’t an attempt to create distance within families; it’s a life-saving measure. If you don’t ensure your own safety first, you risk becoming incapacitated,…
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Dear Family, Sometimes It’s Just Not Enough
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, my dear family, It’s your mom and wife speaking. I want you all to know that my love for you is boundless. I would go to great lengths to support you, but we need to make some changes — and we need to do it quickly. You might be wondering what…
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How Being a Mother to Boys Transformed My Life
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother to boys truly reshapes you. It’s a transformation similar to what all mothers experience, but it also brings unique changes that often go unnoticed until you reflect back and realize how much you’ve evolved. Motherhood to boys teaches you to hold your breath and reserve your warnings for the…
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The Unexpected Cause of My Child’s Sleep Troubles
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 Originally Published: March 24, 2018 “My tummy hurts.” “I can’t get to sleep.” “Can you shut my closet door?” “Can I snuggle with you tonight?” If these phrases sound familiar, you’re definitely not alone—your child is not the only one struggling. It’s natural for…
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Grandparents and Their Little Ones: A Special Bond
Read more There’s so much to cherish about grandparents! They bring joy and wisdom to the lives of their grandchildren, showering them with love and care. Whether it’s through spoiling them with treats or offering invaluable parenting advice, grandparents play a unique role in the family dynamic. If you’re curious about the wonderful world of…
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Fellow Dads: It’s Time for Us to Step Up, and Here’s How
Get Pregnant Fast As we witness the impactful #MeToo movement unfold across the nation, it’s clear that a deep cultural shift is underway. Men everywhere are being held accountable for their unacceptable behaviors, and it’s imperative that we not only support our courageous women but also take a stand ourselves. As fathers, we have a…
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What You Stand to Gain as a Feminist Husband and Father
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 24, 2018 Originally Published: April 24, 2018 Recently, I found myself at the grocery store with my mother and my children. My two youngest daughters, Mia and Lila, were perched in the cart. Mia, wearing a bright Peppa Pig dress, had her legs dangling over the edge, while Lila sat…
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My Stepson Doesn’t Need to Call Me ‘Mom’ — Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In a world obsessed with labels and categories, we often find ourselves defining our relationships by names. Are you happy? Are you sad? Are you a parent? The inclination to categorize life is innate, but in the realm of step-parenting, these labels can become complex and even painful. As a stepmother, I’ve…
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When You’re Overwhelmed and Struggling to Connect with Your Youngest Child
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of four boys, my youngest is now 10 and a half years old. Yet, in my mind, he feels like he should be handling life on his own by now. That’s the narrative I tell myself: my tired, exasperated self who has navigated the ups and downs of motherhood…