Tag: family life
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A Homeschooler’s Take on Back-to-School Season
Get Pregnant Fast Soon, social media will be flooded with charming back-to-school photos: kids beaming with gap-toothed grins, decked out in stylish outfits, and showing off shiny new backpacks. The little chalkboards will announce, “BACK TO SCHOOL 2023,” with names like “Sophie Thompson, Grade 3” and “Ethan Johnson, Grade 1.” Each sign will artfully display…
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News Flash: You Can Be an Amazing Parent with a Cluttered Home
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle You Can Be an Amazing Parent with a Cluttered Home by Jamie Parker Dec. 18, 2023 Last night, after an exhausting debate with my son and daughter about their homework while also entertaining our preschooler so my partner could finish dinner, we finally cleared the table of toys, school books,…
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To the Resilient Single Mom on Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Single Mom, This week, you’ve been on my mind. As Mother’s Day approaches, I can’t help but reflect on your unique experience. I understand that this day can be bittersweet for you. I was a single mother for nearly five years, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be. My…
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Parents Losing Their Cool in GIFs (You’re Not Alone)
Get Pregnant Fast This year, we welcomed a kindergartner into our family, and she has been eagerly anticipating this moment her entire life. As a result, she puts in considerable effort to maintain her composure throughout the school day. However, the instant she hops off the bus, it’s as if a dam bursts, and a…
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20 Hilariously Precise Tweets About Shopping at Target
Get Pregnant Fast For many moms, certain essentials are non-negotiable: dependable babysitters, comfy leggings, and our beloved sanctuary known as Target. It’s impossible to resist that iconic red bullseye—it’s like a magnet for our shopping souls. Some of us have even daydreamed about setting up camp inside or getting “accidentally locked in” overnight. After all,…
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There’s No Medal at the Finish Line of Motherhood: This Isn’t the Olympics
Get Pregnant Fast Why do so many of us turn the challenging journey of motherhood into an impossible race? The reality is, motherhood is not a sport you can prepare for. It’s not a competition with a clear winner. There’s no shiny medal waiting for you at the finish line. You pour your heart and…
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I Used to Be a Patient Person…Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when patience was my strong suit. Seriously. I could stand in a long line at my favorite coffee shop without breaking a sweat, and slow drivers on the road didn’t ruffle my feathers. I was never bothered by my partner’s lengthy anecdotes, and the sight of his clothes…
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Prioritizing My Marriage and Myself: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast For the first time since our journey into parenthood began, my partner and I found the opportunity to escape for a vacation—just the two of us. Our oldest child recently celebrated their 10th birthday. A whole decade had passed without a proper getaway from the daily grind of parenting, with only fleeting…
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10 Commandments for School Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the morning school drop-off and afternoon pick-up can be one of the most stressful parts of a parent’s day. However, it doesn’t have to be! To make this process smoother for everyone involved, here are the 10 commandments you should abide by during school drop-off and pick-up: Thou shalt drive in…
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Four Valuable Lessons I Gained from My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother navigating the complexities of parenthood for over three and a half years—more if you factor in my pregnancy—I’ve become quite confident in my ability to manage life’s myriad challenges. I pride myself on forecasting the weather up to ten days in advance, coordinating our family’s hectic schedule, and knowing…