Tag: parenting
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I’m No Longer Striving to Be the ‘Perfect’ Daughter-In-Law
Get Pregnant Fast The rifts in my relationship with my mother-in-law began during my first pregnancy. Until that point, I had gone to great lengths to earn her affection, hoping to be regarded as favorably as her other daughters-in-law. However, the odds were stacked against me — they all resided nearby, and her influence was…
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Why I Refuse to Force My Kids to Share
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter started preschool, I was taken aback by a sharing policy they had in place. The rule was simple: If a child was playing with a toy, they weren’t obligated to share it just because another child asked. They had the option to share, but if they were engaged in…
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Maya Thompson Opens Up About New Mom Anxiety: ‘I’m Constantly Anxious’
Get Pregnant Fast Maya Thompson is becoming a voice for new moms everywhere, candidly sharing her experiences since welcoming her daughter, Sophia, just a few months ago. While promoting her latest film, she took a moment to address the often-overlooked topic of maternal anxiety, something that resonates deeply with many parents. Protective Instincts and Maternal…
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Dear Partner,
Get Pregnant Fast There are moments when life feels overwhelmingly chaotic, like we’re caught in a relentless whirlwind. Time races ahead, and in the midst of it all, I often forget to truly see you. When I take a moment to pause, I notice the beautiful lines that life has etched onto your face—each one…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Stubborn Child as a Stubborn Parent
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Date: August 20, 2023 Let me set the scene for you. It was nap time for my 2-year-old son, Oliver. As I scooped him up, chaos erupted. His body went rigid, arms flailing like a slippery fish trying to escape my grasp. Having dealt with this before, I held…
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Understanding ‘Moral OCD’: A Hidden Struggle Many Parents Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I vividly remember developing an overwhelming dread of misbehavior. At eight years old, a seemingly innocent game of tic-tac-toe on a bathroom wall spiraled into months of anxiety. Though my friend and I erased our artwork and escaped detection, the fear of repercussions consumed me. Even after changing schools,…
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Navigating the Waves of Motherhood Anxiety: From Infancy to Adolescence
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I thought I understood the concept of anxiety. I equated it to the jittery sensations before a significant college exam, the fluttering butterflies before meeting a blind date, or the heart-stopping moments before a job interview. I believed I had a handle on it—what triggers it, how it…
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15+ TV Moms We’d Love to Wine and Snack with
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves looking to other mothers for guidance and reassurance. Whether it’s to feel better about our own parenting choices or to find camaraderie with those who embrace the chaos of motherhood, we all need our tribe. While we can’t exactly hang out with them in real life,…