Tag: family support
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Understanding the Concept of Feeling “Touched Out”: Symptoms and Coping Strategies
Read more It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by constant physical contact from your little ones. If you’ve ever found yourself wishing for a moment of personal space amid the demands of caring for your child, you might be experiencing what many refer to as feeling “touched out.” What Does Feeling Touched Out Mean? The…
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Mom’s Generosity Dismissed: A Kind Stranger Steps In
Get Pregnant Fast In the hustle and bustle of motherhood, it’s common for moms to keep a mental tally of their expenses, often sacrificing personal desires for their children’s needs. Erin Thompson, a dedicated mother of four from Virginia, recently shared a touching incident that resonated with many parents. Erin recounted her experience at a…
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Dear Daughter: Our Fight for Your Life and What We Hope You Take Away from It
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Dear Daughter: Our Fight for Your Life and What We Hope You Take Away from It by Emily Updated: May 9, 2023 Originally Published: May 9, 2023 “Dear sweet, courageous daughter… Cancer hit us like a freight train.” As Mother’s Day approaches, it serves as a reminder that each mother has…
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The Struggles of Parenting While Battling Insomnia
Get Pregnant Fast I used to believe that insomnia was something that affected other people. You know, those individuals with unusual body clocks who somehow manage to function on less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night. I never considered insomnia a serious medical issue; rather, I thought of it as a temporary…
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Navigating the Challenges of Autism While Cherishing My Son
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7 p.m. Your child is in full meltdown mode, resisting bath time with all his might. Tears stream down his face, marking a path through the day’s grime. You’ve tried everything—bribes, a calm voice, visual schedules, and timers—yet nothing seems to work. The simple request for a bath has turned into…
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Helping Kids Navigate Their ‘Big Feelings’
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever witnessed your young child having an emotional meltdown, or seen your pre-teen storm out of a room while shouting about something trivial, you might find yourself questioning, “What just happened?” Welcome to parenthood. As I continue on this parenting journey, I’ve come to understand that a significant part of…
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A Tribute to the Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Sullivan Growing up, my life was anything but easy. My father frequently found himself in jail, and my mother struggled as a single parent to three kids. Daily arguments were the norm, especially between my mom and me. One night, while my mother was at work and my siblings were…
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How to Prevent Burnout When Raising a Toddler and a Newborn
Read more Hey there, fellow parents! Juggling a toddler and a newborn can feel like a circus act, right? It’s all fun and games until your little ones are bouncing off the walls while you’re running on fumes from a sleepless night with the baby. I get it! Here’s a friendly chat about keeping your…
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Grandmother Foils Potential School Shooting After Discovering Disturbing Journal Entries
Get Pregnant Fast In a harrowing yet heroic turn of events, a grandmother’s vigilance may have thwarted a potential school shooting in Washington state. After uncovering alarming journal entries by her grandson, she took immediate action that could have saved countless lives. On February 14, 2018, the same day as the tragic shooting at a…
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How My Son’s Autism Diagnosis Led to My Own Journey of Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Current research on autism in young girls is notably scarce. The division of diagnostics and research by gender is an emerging field, suggesting that the prevailing estimate of autism affecting boys at a rate of 4:1 compared to girls might be significantly outdated. After my son’s diagnosis, I embarked on a relentless…