Tag: parenting
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Now That I’m a Mom, Will I Ever Reconnect With ‘Me’ Again?
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of young children, my outings are often a whirlwind of negotiations and compromises, ensuring we can complete our errands without meltdowns or accidents. While I miss my kids during these solitary outings, it’s not enough to keep me home. Sure, I don’t miss the screaming or tantrums, but there’s…
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Moms Create Hilarious Video on the Challenges of Meeting Up
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a mother who has ever attempted to arrange a get-together with another mom, you know how difficult it can be. To say our lives are hectic is an understatement. Even when we finally find a fleeting moment of free time, we often feel too exhausted to do anything but collapse…
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PBS Kids Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Mister Rogers’ with Weeklong Double Features
Get Pregnant Fast PBS Kids is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the remarkable 50-year legacy of ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.’ Starting tomorrow, parents and their little ones can indulge in a delightful week filled with episodes from both Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, commemorating the iconic debut of Mister Rogers. This weeklong…
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Mom’s Empowering Reply to Public Body-Shaming Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast “I think your clothes are a little too small for you.” When mothers make quick trips to the grocery store, it’s widely recognized that many of us aren’t exactly dressed to impress. Typically, it’s yoga pants and a comfy hoodie or some form of casual attire because shopping with little ones can…
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5 Essential Strategies for Navigating the First Two Years of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent conversation, actress and mother, Emma Collins, shared her insights on successfully managing the initial two years of parenting. Here are her top five strategies that every new parent should consider: Embrace Imperfection Parenthood is a journey filled with unexpected challenges and chaotic moments. Instead of striving for perfection, focus…
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Why I’m Not Keeping Track of the Summers We Have Remaining
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a bittersweet journey, especially when the reality of time passing becomes apparent. My son, now on the verge of his teenage years, recently walked in from soccer practice. His voice, deeper and more mature, caught me off guard. I found myself staring at a young man, not the playful…
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When You Lose Your Cool for No Apparent Reason
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Today began like any ordinary day. I woke up feeling neutral—not overly energetic, but not in a foul mood either. There were no pressing deadlines at work, my kids were at home, cheerful and healthy. We were on schedule, nothing was spilled, and I managed to avoid slipping on the icy…
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I’m No Longer Striving to Be the ‘Perfect’ Daughter-In-Law
Get Pregnant Fast The rifts in my relationship with my mother-in-law began during my first pregnancy. Until that point, I had gone to great lengths to earn her affection, hoping to be regarded as favorably as her other daughters-in-law. However, the odds were stacked against me — they all resided nearby, and her influence was…
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Why I Refuse to Force My Kids to Share
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter started preschool, I was taken aback by a sharing policy they had in place. The rule was simple: If a child was playing with a toy, they weren’t obligated to share it just because another child asked. They had the option to share, but if they were engaged in…
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Maya Thompson Opens Up About New Mom Anxiety: ‘I’m Constantly Anxious’
Get Pregnant Fast Maya Thompson is becoming a voice for new moms everywhere, candidly sharing her experiences since welcoming her daughter, Sophia, just a few months ago. While promoting her latest film, she took a moment to address the often-overlooked topic of maternal anxiety, something that resonates deeply with many parents. Protective Instincts and Maternal…