Tag: parenting
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My 9-Year-Old Self-Diagnosed With Autism: A Journey of Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, during our bedtime routine, my insightful and wonderfully inquisitive 9-year-old son, whom I’ll call Jake, shared a story about his day at school. It was a tale from recess where another child, Max, was throwing stones and making threats. Although Jake had friends rallying around him, he was clearly rattled by…
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Navigating Life Alone: The Challenges of a Partner’s Work Travels
Get Pregnant Fast It’s tough when my husband is away for work. I’m not referring to the brief periods when he’s out running errands or at work; I’m talking about those longer stretches when he travels for business. Am I capable? Absolutely! Am I resilient? Without a doubt! Am I independent? You bet! Yet, despite…
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My Six-Year-Old Is a Total Force of Nature: How to Raise a Fearless Girl
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, now six, is an absolute force of nature—a spirited individual with a fierce sense of self. She’s opinionated, resilient, and has an undeniable spark. Her feelings rarely get hurt; she skis with speed, runs like the wind, and talks even faster. If she thinks we’re wrong, she’s not shy about…
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Listen Up: The Risks of Vaping Exposure for Kids – A Wake-Up Call for Adults
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who has never smoked, I empathize with parents who are working hard to cut back or quit altogether for the sake of their health and their children’s. It’s commendable and requires immense courage. However, it’s crucial to recognize that exposure to second-hand e-cigarette aerosol poses significant risks, particularly for children.…
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Love in the Era of Raising Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast My husband, Mark, and I have been happily married for nearly 12 years, and in that time, we’ve welcomed six children into our lives over the past seven years. Each day feels like a relentless marathon where we aim to just make it to the end and finally collapse into bed. At…
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The Other Side of the Threenager: A Delightful Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting The Other Side of the Threenager: A Delightful Journey by Jordan Wells Sep. 26, 2023 Nataliia Budianska / Shutterstock I genuinely enjoy being the parent of a 3-year-old. There, I put that out there without a hint of sarcasm, and I truly mean it. Allow me to elaborate. My daughter…
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In Search of My Ideal Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 21, 2017 Lately, I’ve realized I don’t have as many close friends as I thought. Don’t get me wrong—I have a rich history filled with wonderful friends from various stages of my life. I’m blessed with a fantastic family that often serves as my closest…
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Navigating Fear: Supporting Older Children Through Their Anxieties
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom! I’m scared!” I don’t know how many times I’ve been jolted awake by this plea from my three kids. While I anticipated such calls during their toddler years, my youngest two are now 13 and 9, and it’s not uncommon for them to wake me in the night, either from a…