Tag: parenting
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I’m Not Married to the Father of My Children, and the Opinions Keep Coming
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most frequently asked questions I receive about my relationship, aside from our origin story (spoiler: we didn’t meet online despite our fifteen-year age gap), is, “Are you planning to get married?” This is a completely valid inquiry. My partner, Jake, and I have been together for nearly eight years,…
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Town Enforces Strict Trick-or-Treating Rules, Banning Kids Over 16
Get Pregnant Fast In the quaint city of New Bathurst, located in New Brunswick, Canada, Halloween is no laughing matter. The local city council took a bold step on October 3rd, implementing a regulation that prohibits anyone over the age of 16 from participating in trick-or-treating activities. Additionally, a curfew has been set for 8…
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A Tribute to Growing Up with Brothers
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up with two brothers was an adventure, to say the least. As the eldest sibling in a trio of boys just 17 months apart, I spent much of my childhood dodging a barrage of smelly surprises, often questioning how long it had been since they’d last bathed. Being the only girl…
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As a Highly Sensitive Person, Daily Alone Time is Essential for My Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast For the first several years of my parenting journey, I was a dedicated stay-at-home mom. While I did engage in part-time work as a breastfeeding counselor and lactation consultant mainly on weekends, it hardly offered a respite from my children’s demands. Although I cherished my role, it often felt like a relentless…
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Call Me Crazy, But Family Vacations Are Awesome
Get Pregnant Fast Summer brings a multitude of joys: it’s time for the beach, backyard barbecues, and endless sunny days filled with stargazing nights. But for many families, it also marks the highly anticipated family vacation season. Now, I can already hear the skeptics chiming in: “Family vacations? Really? They’re more exhausting than enjoyable!” I…
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Why I Allow My Children to Engage with Violent Video Games
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I have to confess that my sons enjoy first-person shooter games. It’s a realization that leaves me feeling somewhat conflicted. While I advocate for gun control and have historically been opposed to anything resembling violent play, my perspective has evolved over the years. I once stood firmly against toy…
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Why Are Parents Holding Onto Their Kids’ Lost Teeth?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my son lost a molar, and let me tell you, it was quite the scene. Blood everywhere and a view of the root where it had come loose—it was, in the simplest terms, incredibly unpleasant. When I first heard about parents preserving their children’s baby teeth, I chuckled. Surely, this was…
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Navigating Pregnancy After a Miscarriage: The Emotional Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often a time of joy and anticipation, but for those who have recently experienced a miscarriage, it can also be fraught with anxiety and uncertainty. The bittersweet emotions that accompany the news of a new pregnancy can feel overwhelming, especially when the memory of loss is still fresh. Here’s a…