Tag: family life
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Today, My Son Attempted to Bring a Dead Bird for Show-and-Tell
Get Pregnant Fast Every Wednesday, my son’s preschool hosts a Show-and-Tell session where they focus on the “letter of the week.” For instance, last week was dedicated to the letter “H.” My little guy, Max, brought a headlamp to share. “This is my HEADlamp. Huh-huh-headlamp!” You can imagine how that went. Now, I’ll admit, I’m…
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The Straightforward Guide to Potty Training Your 3-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Potty training can often feel like an insurmountable challenge, but fear not! Here’s a no-nonsense guide to help you navigate this rite of passage with your little one. Gather Your Supplies First things first, gather your supplies. You’ll need a large poster board and some colorful markers to create a visual schedule…
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My Husband Is Napping Again (While I Do Everything), and I Am Not Okay
Get Pregnant Fast It’s Saturday morning, and I’ve just wrapped up the dishes from what can only be described as a semi-healthy breakfast. As I make my way around the corner, I’m greeted by a large, brown figure sprawled on the couch. Upon closer examination, I realize that this cozy mass, covered by a soft…
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Lego Dad Instagram Account Highlights the Realities of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Who would have thought that a simple piece of plastic could resonate so deeply with parents? If you believed Legos were merely toys for children or hazards for parents’ feet, think again. A comical Instagram account captures the not-so-glamorous aspects of parenthood through the lens of a Lego minifigure. The Lego Dad…
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10 Times I Should Have Kept My Mouth Shut as a First-Time Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Before stepping into the world of motherhood, you may envision the kind of mom you aspire to be and how you will raise your children. But once that little one is placed in your arms, reality hits hard. In those early days, it’s all about survival, and eventually, you start doing what…
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My Wife Is My Closest Companion
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I asked my wife, Sarah, if I was her best friend. She looked at me with a face that said, “Is this a trick question?” and replied, “Well… of course.” Her answer felt so obvious, it was almost humorous. “Why do you ask?” she inquired. I hesitated, unsure how to articulate…
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Stay Composed: 9 Strategies to Maintain Your Cool Amid the Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast Experienced moms possess a remarkable array of skills — from making a dollar stretch to crafting gourmet meals out of leftover spaghetti, a few eggs, and some soy sauce packets. They’re also adept at discerning between real ailments and mere excuses like “math-test-itis.” But one of their most impressive abilities? Tuning out…
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Parenthood: A Valid Reason for Running Late
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, as I was preparing to leave the house, my child was still finishing breakfast. I had set the alarm for 6 AM with the intention of getting out the door by 7. My son sleeps in his clothes (a quirky choice), doesn’t fuss over his hair, and we avoided any…
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Mom of Six Hilariously Shares Her Reasons for Having ‘So Many Kids’
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, it seems there’s always someone ready to critique your family size, regardless of whether you have one child or a whole fleet of them. This is precisely the situation that prompted one mom to humorously address the curious questions she often receives about her large brood. Meet…