Tag: parenting
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The Realities of Co-Sleeping: A Parent’s Perspective
Navigating Co-Sleeping When You Didn’t Plan to Get Pregnant Fast 11 PM: You begin the night resolute, convinced that everyone will stay in their own beds. 12:30 AM: You rise to soothe your little one back to slumber. 1:30 AM: Another trip to calm the baby who just won’t settle. 2 AM: A bathroom break…
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A Hilarious Twitter Thread Reveals Just How Unusual Families Can Be
Get Pregnant Fast Are you convinced that your family is a bit quirky in its own special way? If so, you’re in good company! A thread on Twitter has sparked a delightful exchange among users sharing the eccentric family customs they once thought were completely normal—only to discover they were anything but. From storing potatoes…
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Motherhood Is a Tangle of Contradictions — And That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently paradoxical. We are often expected to adapt and remain resilient while juggling countless responsibilities, all while striving for consistency. Yet, as humans, we are intricate beings with diverse emotions and experiences. A recent post by a New York mother of three, Emily Harper, sheds light on this complexity, illustrating…
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I’m Over the Apologies for Everyday Situations
Get Pregnant Fast “Oops, my bad!” I exclaim after a stranger bumps into me with their shopping cart at the grocery store. “Excuse me, I’m sorry to bother you, but…” I type in an email to someone I genuinely need to reach. “Oh, I apologize,” I’ve said to servers when they mistakenly bring the wrong…
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Understanding Life with PANDAS: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lydia Thompson Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 Originally Published: Jan. 6, 2018 The journey began when my son was just four years old. Gifted with intelligence and eloquence, he awoke one Monday morning and was suddenly unable to speak. Alarmed, I watched as he struggled to form words, stuttering, “Wh—y-y-y Ca-n-n-t I…
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Life Lessons My Mother Never Shared—But Definitely Should Have
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s a collection of wisdom many of us wish we had received from our mothers: When life becomes chaotic, laughter is your best ally. If you find the perfect pair of shoes, don’t hesitate to buy them in every shade. Fully engage in the moment; it’ll vanish before you know it. Need…
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Book Lovers Are Exceptional Beings, And Now There’s Evidence
Get Pregnant Fast Being immersed in a captivating book has been my sanctuary since I first stumbled over the words in “Are You My Mother?” at the tender age of six. My mother, weary of reading it repeatedly, encouraged me to read it on my own. I took her advice to heart, and I haven’t…
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“I Can Get the Milk Myself” – A New Mantra for Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast “I can get the milk myself.” This phrase has become my guiding principle for marriage as we enter a new year. Managing life with young children is no easy feat. When exhaustion sets in, and the demands of parenting pull me in every direction, it’s all too tempting to glance at my…
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My Husband Passed Away Before Our Son’s Prom: What I Wish to Share With Him
Get Pregnant Fast In every home, you’ll find framed photographs that capture moments frozen in time. Most of these images are simply identified by a brief description—like “the kids at the beach”—but one frame in our house stands out. It’s titled, “These Boys, They Don’t Have a Mom!” This title was bestowed by our eldest…