Tag: parenting
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Let’s Speak Candidly About Parenting—No Need for #SoBlessed (We Know You Adore Your Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I found myself retreating to my bedroom in the early afternoon. The day had spiraled into a chaotic whirlwind of complaints, disagreements, and time-outs. The details don’t matter because, let’s be real, we’ve all been there. Parenting, right? Just to sum it up, the day was the culmination of a…
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Understanding the Spectrum: The Unique Faces of Autism
Get Pregnant Fast In discussing autism with my 12-year-old son, I often remind him that, similar to how no two snowflakes are identical and everyone has distinct fingerprints, autism manifests in various ways. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of others who share his diagnosis. “Mom, there’s this boy at my tutoring session…
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I’m Not Relying on My Partner to Alleviate My Mental Burden
Get Pregnant Fast I recently discovered that our lawn had become a wild jungle, unkempt and overgrown. I could practically hear the lions lurking in the tall grass, ready to pounce on unsuspecting squirrels. My partner, Alex, mentioned he’s been trying to find time to mow it for weeks, while I remained blissfully unaware that…
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Close-in-age Siblings: The Myth of Guaranteed Best Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When my parents welcomed my brother and me just 18 months apart, everyone around us celebrated, claiming it was a stroke of luck. “You’ll always have a playmate! Best friends for life!” they said. The reality, however, was quite different. Instead of a built-in buddy, we often found ourselves in a constant…
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Kinder Joy Eggs Are Making Their Way to the U.S.: Your Kids Will Be Thrilled!
Get Pregnant Fast Finally, you can purchase Kinder Eggs in the U.S. without the fear of breaking the law! Imagine a delightful chocolate treat with a surprise toy hidden inside—what child wouldn’t be excited? However, there’s been a significant issue with this concept: hiding small toys in food poses a risk (hello, choking hazard). Kinder…
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When Imagination Collides with Processed Meat, Everyone’s a Winner!
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 3, 2018 | Originally Published: Feb. 16, 2018 Sometimes, the most straightforward concepts lead to the most delightful innovations. Consider hot dogs, for instance. They may seem like mere cylindrical bundles of brown meat, but for one creative mom, they represent a canvas for culinary artistry. Instead of viewing them…
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A Family Court Judge Will Determine My Future
How Did I End Up Here? Get Pregnant Fast Today marks a pivotal moment in my life as I stand before a family court judge who will decide the frequency of my children’s visitation with me. The anxiety is overwhelming, and my heart feels shattered. It’s hard to fathom that the fate of my relationship…
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Why Telling Someone to ‘Eat a Cheeseburger’ Is Also Body-Shaming: Let’s Put an End to It
Get Pregnant Fast In my family, my children inherit their father’s tall and slender physique. He has always grappled with the challenge of trying to gain weight, lifting weights, adjusting his diet, and even consuming weight-gainer shakes. Throughout his life, he has felt self-conscious about his thin frame. Sadly, I notice my kids might face…