Tag: parenting
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I May Seem ‘Normal,’ But Here’s What You Don’t Realize
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I left some items unchecked on my to-do list. You might think that’s no big deal, right? After all, I’m a busy mom with a tidy home, well-behaved kids, and a thriving business from home. So why does it matter that I didn’t achieve everything I set out to do today?…
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15 Comments That Parents of Children with Disabilities Don’t Want to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two children with disabilities, I’ve encountered my share of unsolicited advice and well-meaning but misguided remarks. Over the years, I have learned how to navigate these comments, some of which can be frustrating or hurtful. While I appreciate curiosity and the desire to understand disabilities, there are lines…
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Why Delaying School Start Times for Teenagers is Beneficial for Everyone — So Why Haven’t We Done It Yet?
The Case for Later School Start Times Get Pregnant Fast The conversation surrounding the ideal school start time has been ongoing for years. While it seems logical for younger students to have later start times to accommodate their need for more sleep, the same consideration should apply to middle and high school students as well.…
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Mom Receives Failing Grade After Professor Claims Australia Isn’t a Country
Get Pregnant Fast In a bizarre twist of academia, a stay-at-home mom from Idaho, named Lisa Thompson, found herself grappling with an unexpected failing grade in her sociology course at Southern New Hampshire University. At 27, Lisa was determined to excel in her studies, and for her final project, she chose to explore the differences…
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When My Teen Faced Challenges, We Lost Our Community
Get Pregnant Fast In parenting, the saying “it takes a village” resonates deeply. I recall those early years with my children when we all supported one another—transporting kids, spending afternoons at local parks, and exchanging insights on everything from growth milestones to the latest parenting approaches. As new parents, we often felt vulnerable, yet instinctively…
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Coed Baby Shower Themes, Invitations, and Games Everyone Will Enjoy
Read more Planning for the arrival of your little one involves a lot of exciting decisions, from choosing the right stroller to crafting a birth plan. Among these decisions, organizing a baby shower is a delightful way to celebrate this new chapter. Traditionally focused on the mom-to-be, many are now opting for coed baby showers,…
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Today I Turn 39, and It’s Not What I Expected
Get Pregnant Fast I’m 39 today, and honestly, I’m feeling a bit perplexed. This age is nothing like what I envisioned it would be. There are so many things I thought I would have mastered by now, yet I continue to engage in activities I assumed I’d have left behind. For many, this birthday seems…
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Embrace Sleep as My Love Language: A Mom’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of love languages, popularized by Gary Chapman in his acclaimed book The Five Love Languages, it’s widely understood that everyone has a unique way of showing and receiving love. These expressions can manifest in various forms such as gift-giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, and physical…
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Institutional Racism Undermined My Education — But I Will Shield My Son from Its Impact
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I often heard the phrase, “You’ve been here before!” It was a puzzling statement at first, but over time, I understood its implications. I possessed knowledge that seemed to elude many of my peers, even those older than me. My questions often left adults bewildered; I could correctly use…
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Moms Are Overwhelmed: The Impact on Our Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely that you’re reading this on your smartphone or while juggling multiple tasks. Reports indicate that Americans spend an astonishing 10 hours and 39 minutes each day glued to screens, not even counting time spent on texting or snapping photos. To put this in perspective, nearly half…