Tag: parenting
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Don’t You Dare Discipline My Children
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, one undeniable truth stands out: it truly takes a village. Whether it’s a friend stepping in to pick up my kids from school during unexpected traffic jams, neighbors bringing over soup and Gatorade during a flu bout, or an experienced parent offering a few kind words to…
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A Surprising Moment: A Young Boy’s Kindness Towards My Daughter’s Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast It was a vibrant family gathering in anticipation of a wedding weekend, with relatives arriving from all corners of the country—some I hadn’t met before and others I hadn’t seen in years. Hugs were exchanged as new faces appeared, while the children gleefully played outside, and the adults mingled, loading their plates…
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Navigating Common Challenges with Grandparents and Finding Solutions
Read more When you welcome a new baby into your life, the excitement can sometimes come with a few bumps in the road—especially when it comes to family dynamics, particularly with grandparents. Just like Sarah and Tom, every new parent may find themselves navigating some tricky waters as they try to balance their parenting style…
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Doona Car Seat & Stroller Review – Is the Doona Worth the Investment?
Read more As a parent, I often find myself evaluating the necessity of baby products, especially when it comes to big-ticket items. When I was expecting my third child, my partner, Jake, and I committed to minimizing purchases since we already had plenty of gear from our first two kids, alongside some hand-me-downs from relatives.…
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I Don’t Experience Working Mom Guilt; I Experience Working Mom Anger
Get Pregnant Fast The term “working mom guilt” makes me shudder. It conjures images of a mother in stilettos, frantically rushing from dropping her child off at school to an important work meeting, only to discover that she left her kid’s lunch in her bag. You might envision a mom sitting at her desk, tears…
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Why I Dislike Having My Children’s Friends Over—And That Doesn’t Make Me a Bad Parent
Get Pregnant Fast A couple of years ago, my son invited a friend over who decided to rummage through our garage in search of toys. The result? An absolute disaster. This child, probably around eight years old, clearly felt liberated in someone else’s home, treating it like a playground. This was the same kid who,…
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Lessons from Marrying a Man 20 Years My Senior: Embracing Open-Mindedness
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while browsing through a lifestyle magazine, I stumbled upon an advice column addressing a reader’s concerns about her father’s new girlfriend, who is significantly younger and only slightly older than herself. This scenario struck a chord with me, as I often find myself reflecting on my own experiences in a similar…
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Understanding Toddler Nightmares: Signs, Causes, and Solutions
Read more There’s nothing quite as jarring as the sound of your little one screaming in the night. As a parent, hearing that sudden cry can tug at your heartstrings, especially when you rush to their room to find them sitting upright, wide-eyed, and crying for you. Nightmares often begin around the age of 2…
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Are Academic Pressures Harming Our Children?
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, there are moments that leave us utterly speechless. You might find yourself drawn into a heart-wrenching story that resonates deeply with your own experiences. Such was the case for me when I learned about the tragic story of a teenager named Jason Forbes from Newport Beach, California,…