Tag: emotional connection
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Understanding the Needs of Our Children: When It’s Okay to Give In
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the pressures of work and daily responsibilities can leave little room for quality family time. After a lengthy stretch of weekends filled with clinic duties, I was excited to finally have a chance to connect with my little one. However, my plans were quickly derailed when I returned home…
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Why We Need to Chill Out About Our Sexual History
Get Pregnant Fast “I wasn’t completely honest during my gynecologist visit,” confesses a commenter on a parenting forum. “I claimed I had only been with my husband.” This admission highlights a prevalent issue: many women grapple with shame surrounding the number of sexual partners they’ve had. This feeling of shame often intensifies with the increasing…
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An Open Letter to My 3-Year-Old: Yes, We Can Play!
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, When you first came into my life, I was at a loss about how to care for you. I had little experience with babies, but I quickly adapted. I learned the ropes of diaper changes, bottle warming, bathing you, and dressing you in your adorable outfits. Now that you’re…
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Why I, as a Parent of a Child with a Disability, Fear Leaving This World
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent raising a child with a disability, the thought of my mortality weighs heavily on me. It creeps into my mind unexpectedly, often reminding me that my experience of motherhood is profoundly different from that of my peers. My responsibilities to my children, especially to my son Ethan, are far…
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Morning Cuddles: The Key to Easing Your Family’s Morning Routine
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a straightforward strategy parents can adopt to transform chaotic mornings into smooth sailing. Every parent knows the common stressors that can make daily life overwhelming: bedtime battles, mealtime meltdowns, and the dreaded morning rush. Kids have an uncanny ability to resist cooperation precisely when it’s needed the most, especially when it’s…
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I Always Make Time to Lie Down With My Kids When They Ask (Even When It’s the Last Thing I Want to Do)
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can you lay down with me?” As I glanced at the clock, frustration bubbled up—9:30 p.m. and the last thing I felt like doing was lying down. I was exhausted. All I wanted was to finish that show I started with my partner, whom I hadn’t seen much of lately. My…
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The Cast of ‘This Is Us’ Leaves Fans in Tears Once Again
Get Pregnant Fast In an emotional twist, the cast of NBC’s hit series This Is Us has once again tugged at the heartstrings of viewers with their latest promotional trailer for the upcoming second season. Prepare yourself for an emotional rollercoaster, as this show has a knack for eliciting tears — even in its marketing…
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Understanding the Essence of a Genuine Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of human connections, the concept of a “best friend” often eludes definition. Is it merely an idealistic notion we hold onto from our school days? Is it a coveted title we bestow upon someone special? The truth is, it encompasses all of that and more. My best friend, Sarah,…
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When True Friendship Means You Can’t Easily Shake Me Off
Get Pregnant Fast Friendship is a complex journey, with people entering and exiting our lives at various stages. Some come in like a breath of fresh air during tough times, while others become lifelong companions. Recently, a friend of mine lightheartedly remarked, “You can’t shake me off that easily; I’m here for the long haul!”…