Tag: parenting
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Embracing a Schedule-Free Summer: Here’s Why We’re Doing It
Get Pregnant Fast “So, what activities do you have lined up for the kids this summer?” my friend asked me recently. “Actually, I didn’t enroll them in any,” I replied, feeling the weight of my choice settle on me like a heavy backpack. She stared at me in disbelief. “Why on earth would you do…
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Why My Partner and I Have Only Enjoyed 5 Dates in 5 Years
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, I often reflect on how little time my partner, Alex, and I have dedicated to each other since our eldest child, Max, entered our lives. With Max now five, our dating history in that time can be counted on one hand. You could literally wave goodbye to…
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What I Want Moms of Spirited Kids to Know
Get Pregnant Fast As you peel your child off your leg at the classroom door, I see your struggle to stay composed, your smile masking a quiet plea for them to join their calm peers who have seamlessly entered the classroom. I witness your efforts at the grocery store, desperately preventing your little one from…
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Overwhelmed by Clutter: How It Affects My Mental Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast The moment I opened the fridge door, tears streamed down my face. While I was trying to escape the chaos in our home and recharge in the bedroom, my partner had taken it upon himself to clean the refrigerator. The glass shelves sparkled, and the yogurts were neatly organized. I live surrounded…
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Going Beyond ‘Fine’: 21 Questions to Spark Meaningful Conversations with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 Originally Published: Sep. 8, 2017 Parents have long asked their children the classic question: “How was school today?” Yet, for countless generations, kids have responded with the same vague reply: “fine.” Let’s be honest: “fine” doesn’t cut it. It’s a term reserved for those who…
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Chris Evans Brings Laughter to Lily’s Tears on The Late Show
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 12, 2017 Originally Published: May 12, 2017
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The Honest Truth About the First Two Months with a Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lane Updated: Dec. 14, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 13, 2023 Let’s cut the pretense and admit it: the initial two months with a newborn can be downright unbearable. Seriously. As a devoted mother, I would go to great lengths for my little ones. I’ve faced the challenges of marriage,…
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Don’t Worry — Even Celebrities Face Toddler Rejection!
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, few experiences are as unpredictable as those involving toddlers. These little beings can elevate your mood to the highest highs or plunge it into the depths of despair in mere moments. And it seems that celebrity moms, like Jessica Harper, are no exception. While sharing a delightful…
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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.…