Tag: family relationships
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Why It’s Essential to Hold Our Kids Accountable
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 10-year-old son, Max, returned home with a report card that showcased impressive As and Bs, with the exception of a glaring F in Social Studies. This caught me off guard, especially since he’d been assuring me nightly that he had no homework. While my parental instincts were on high alert,…
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The Newborn’s 10 Commandments: An Essential Guide for New Parents
Get Pregnant Fast A heartfelt letter from a newborn to their parents is once again capturing attention online. Its message is one that every new parent should take to heart and revisit frequently. Whether you’re welcoming your first child or adding to your family, the journey of bringing a baby home can feel overwhelming. Often…
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What It’s Like to Love Someone with Dementia
Get Pregnant Fast The journey of loving someone with dementia is a relentless cycle that brings heartache and confusion. Stage One: Denial “Have you talked to Mom?” I dread that question every time one of my siblings calls. “Yes,” I respond, squeezing my eyes shut before asking, “Why?” The answer is always the same: “She…
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It Takes a Community, But Where Is That Community When You Need It?
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard the saying about “the community”—the concept that we collectively support one another in raising our children. But where is this community when we really need it? Take, for instance, the headline “Mom Faces Consequences for Leaving Child in Car for Just Three Minutes.” One commenter on a popular parenting…
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Navigating Discipline with My Highly Sensitive Child: Effective Strategies That Work
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve always sensed that my son, Noah, stood apart from his peers. His unique perspective on the world and his intense emotional responses have made discipline a complex endeavor. The journey has been challenging, not just because I often find myself in the role of the “bad guy,” but…
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My Parents Served as the Ultimate Lesson in Parenting Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself questioning my choices. Am I doing this right? Am I ensuring my children feel supported and loved? The truth is, most of us grapple with these doubts. Even fewer of us can claim to have had perfect role models in our own parents. Most parents,…
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I’m Done with My Father’s Body Shaming: Why I’m Choosing to Cut Ties
Get Pregnant Fast By: Julia Thompson Updated: May 26, 2020 Originally Published: Jan. 10, 2018 My father’s health has been declining due to a serious illness, and there’s a chance he might need an organ transplant in the future. One afternoon, I passionately reassured him that I would gladly donate if he needed it. His…
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Breaking News: Grandparents Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to grandparenting, the experiences can vary widely, as I’ve discovered in my own family. My partner, Sarah, and I are parents to three wonderful children, and after more than a decade together, it’s clear that our parents have distinctly different approaches to grandparenthood. Sarah’s parents embody a more traditional…