Tag: parenting challenges
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I Once Dismissed This Marriage Advice, But Now I See the Truth
Get Pregnant Fast In my early days of marriage, I found unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family to be exasperating. It seemed everyone had a take on matrimony, and most of it was utterly unhelpful. However, one encounter during our honeymoon stands out as particularly poignant. While sipping cocktails at sunset, we met an…
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This Mom’s Living Room Resembles Yours, and It’s Refreshingly Real
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to motherhood, the quest for “perfection” often feels like an impossible dream. Recently, Emma Thompson, a mom of two from Canada, shared an Instagram post that perfectly captures this struggle, resonating with parents everywhere. In her candid post, Emma reflects on the mixed emotions she feels while looking at…
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My Toddler Hits, and I’m No Longer Apologizing
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve found myself in a whirlwind of emotions when my toddler exhibits challenging behavior, particularly when it comes to hitting. Having spent years as an educator in diverse environments—from underprivileged inner-city schools to a rural orphanage in India—I’ve encountered a wide range of student behaviors. During those times, I…
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5 Essential Insights I Wish I’d Known About Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast Like many soon-to-be mothers, I was filled with anticipation at the thought of breastfeeding my newborn. My mother often reminisced about the cherished moments she spent nursing us during the quiet hours of the night, and I envisioned a similar experience with my child. It seemed like the most natural, healthy way…
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Moms Are Chuckling Over the Length of Time This Survey Says Sex Should Last
Get Pregnant Fast It’s clear that no one consulted mothers for this one. A recent global survey has revealed that women, on average, prefer sexual encounters to last longer than a typical episode of Friends (bless Netflix for cutting out commercials). We’re talking about a whopping 25 minutes and 51 seconds. But honestly, did anyone…
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John Legend Assists a Pregnant Sophie Walker with Leggings, and We Can All Relate
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent candid moment shared on social media, Sophie Walker, a well-known model and influencer, gave us a glimpse into her life as she navigates the ups and downs of pregnancy. Expecting her second child, Sophie has been open about her experiences, posting updates that range from her radiant pregnancy glow…
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It’s Tough to Accept That Your Child Was Misbehaving
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast On the final day of kindergarten, during the class celebration, I discovered that my 6-year-old daughter had been teasing a classmate throughout the year. Though her behavior wasn’t malicious, it was still unkind. On the spectrum of rudeness to bullying, I would place it somewhere between chronic rudeness and mild meanness.…