Tag: parenting
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We’re Handing Out Awards Like Candy, and It’s Getting Out of Hand
Get Pregnant Fast As a devoted parent, I cherish my children and believe they are the most remarkable beings to ever grace this world. However, I draw the line at awarding them trophies simply for showing up to soccer practice or for the mere act of being their age. Why do we feel the need…
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How to Discuss Burnout with Your Partner and Seek Support
Read more It can be tough to express feelings of burnout, especially when it comes to parenting. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s time to have an honest conversation with your partner. Here’s how to approach this important discussion. Why You Should Share Your Feelings of Burnout When you’re experiencing burnout, it often means you’re juggling…
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Prepare Yourself: Navigating Your Child’s First Heartbreak
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I experienced heartbreak was in middle school. His name was Ryan, and on a seemingly ordinary Wednesday afternoon, he gently ended things beside my locker. I missed my favorite class and found solace in the girls’ restroom, crying into my friend Emma’s denim jacket. Getting over him took what…
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Are We (Unknowingly) Preparing Our Children for Violence and Aggression?
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent discussion on a parenting forum, I encountered several parents suggesting that the best way to handle a toddler’s biting behavior was to bite them back, flick them on the mouth, or even use hot sauce as a deterrent. These reactions are alarming as they prioritize punitive measures over understanding…
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I Am a Survivor of Domestic Violence: A Letter to My Abuser
Get Pregnant Fast As we observe October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I feel a deep need to share my journey. It took years of relentless effort to achieve healing and liberation, and it is my mission to use my transformative experience to aid others in recognizing abuse and finding the strength to escape toxic situations.…
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Raising the Bar: Husbands Aren’t Children, So Let’s Expect More
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon a blog post by a woman expressing her frustration over constantly having to remind her husband to tackle household chores. This sentiment isn’t unique; it’s become a familiar theme among many women who feel as though they are raising another child instead of sharing responsibilities with an adult…
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Why I Attribute My Divorce to My Former Mother-in-Law
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat at my ex-mother-in-law’s kitchen table, attempting to feed my son, he stubbornly rejected his carrots, spitting them out defiantly. At just nine months old, he had a penchant for most foods—except for carrots. After observing me for a moment, my mother-in-law stood up, exclaiming, “I don’t understand why you…
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5 Reasons I Prefer Parenting Teenagers Over Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast When I first held my daughter after an emergency C-section, I was overwhelmed. My body had endured so much, and as I looked at my newborn, I felt a wave of panic. I wasn’t prepared for motherhood. Having never owned a pet and struggling to keep houseplants alive, I felt utterly unqualified.…
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Mom Transforms Ultrasound Images into Stunning Embroidered Keepsakes
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where creativity knows no bounds, one talented mother has taken the ordinary ultrasound photo and turned it into something truly extraordinary. Thanks to the internet, we’re witnessing an explosion of innovative ideas for celebrating pregnancy, and this latest trend is simply breathtaking: embroidered ultrasound keepsakes. Meet Laura Thompson Laura…