Tag: parenting challenges
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New Parents Prioritize Sleep Over Everything Else: Here’s the Proof
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that new parents experience significant sleep deprivation, but recent findings indicate just how desperate they truly are for rest. A collaborative study involving ParentingGuide and Dr. Emily Foster, author of the highly regarded parenting book The Joyful Parent, reveals that new moms and dads crave sleep more than intimacy,…
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School District Denies 4-Year-Old Pre-K Enrollment Due to Long Hair
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident, a school district in Texas has barred a 4-year-old boy from attending pre-kindergarten until he trims his long hair. Young Ethan Jackson was excited to start school last Friday, but his mother, Laura Jackson, was informed by the administration at Hillcrest Independent Kindergarten Center that her son would…
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“Revenge Bedtime Procrastination”: A Struggle for Moms Seeking Solitude
Read more As a mom, I find myself caught in a familiar cycle: the long days spent caring for my children seem to stretch endlessly, yet the moments of peace I crave often slip away as nighttime approaches. Once the kids are finally asleep, I feel a desperate need for some alone time, which leads…
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I Thought My Son Was Just Challenging, But He’s Actually a Highly Sensitive Child
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was little, he certainly wasn’t the type to just roll with the punches. Every little thing had to align with his preferences, and if it didn’t, well, we were in for a showdown. Even as a baby, his strong reactions were apparent. I recall one afternoon when he was…
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Sharon Miller Shares Her Journey with Exclusive Pumping on Instagram
Read more In a recent Instagram story, Sharon Miller opened up about her experiences with exclusive pumping, shedding light on the challenges that come with it. Motherhood can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to feeding. While some women find breastfeeding to be a breeze, for others, it can be quite the uphill…
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Why Potty Training Resistance Occurs and How to Address It
Read more Potty training can be a challenging milestone for many parents, especially when their little ones show resistance. If your child is capable of using the potty but seems disinterested, you’re not alone. Understanding why this resistance happens and how to handle it can make the process smoother. What is Potty Training Resistance? Potty…
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I Don’t Owe You an Explanation for My Transracial Family
Get Pregnant Fast Like many families formed through transracial adoption, my daughter and I often draw a bit more attention when we venture out together than the typical mother-child pair. I like to think it’s because my daughter is irresistibly cute (and she truly is) or perhaps because I have the glamorous aura of a…
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Reflections on My Journey Through Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast January 25, 2023 It’s a warm Sunday evening, and here I am, standing in line at the grocery store, leaning against my overflowing cart. The clock strikes a quarter past eight, and I realize I won’t make it home in time to prepare my little one for bed. My daughter and I…