Tag: parenting
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How I’m Working to Raise Kind and Considerate Children
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 3, 2020 Originally Published: April 14, 2018 As I navigate the ups and downs of parenting, it’s evident that my family isn’t exactly winning any awards for exemplary behavior today. One of my children is at the play area, dramatically vying for the top spot on the slide, while the…
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Breastfeeding Support Groups: A Lifeline for New Moms
Read more Navigating the world of breastfeeding can be a real challenge for many new mothers. If you’ve found yourself feeling overwhelmed or unsure, you’re definitely not alone. Joining a breastfeeding support group can provide invaluable assistance and encouragement during this journey. What Are Breastfeeding Support Groups? Breastfeeding support groups are gatherings where new nursing…
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Hey Mama, Never Forget How Incredible You Are
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, wonderful mama! How’s your day treating you? Have you managed to steal a moment for yourself? Did you get a chance to shower or grab a bite to eat? I see you, juggling it all. As you navigate through mountains of laundry, stacks of bills, sticky spills, and crumbs, take…
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Navigating the Beautiful Chaos of Parenthood: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Before I met my partner at the age of 32, my life was a whirlwind of spontaneity and social activities. I was often the life of the party, flitting from one event to another, likely as a way to escape solitude. I’ll address that in therapy one day. I was impulsive, exuberant,…
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How My Third Child Has Transformed My Parenting Style
Read more When my first child, Emma, came into the world, I reveled in dressing her in cute outfits and stylish shoes. Fast forward to today, and I’m just relieved if my kids are wearing clean clothes! The transition from one child to two certainly shook up my daily routine, but the leap from two…
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Silence: The Unsung Hero of Parental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In a world buzzing with noise, it turns out that silence is not just golden—it’s essential for our health. Recent studies have reinforced what many parents already suspect: an environment filled with constant sound can lead to increased stress levels. Research published in the journal Heart revealed that just two minutes of…
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The Joyous Moment When Your Kids FINALLY Let You Enjoy a Weekend Sleep-In
Get Pregnant Fast There’s nothing quite like that blissful Saturday morning when you wake up at 9 a.m. to the sounds of animated movies echoing through your home. My three kids, including the youngest, had been awake for who knows how long, but not a single one of them had come to disturb me or…
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Why It’s Essential for Your Kids to Witness Your Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s educational landscape, the concept of grit is gaining significant attention. This term emphasizes the importance of persistence and effort over innate intelligence or talent. While much of the conversation surrounding grit focuses on school-aged children, we often overlook the impact it can have on our youngest ones—babies and toddlers. At…
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A Bold Message to Body Shamers: Embrace Your Body!
Get Pregnant Fast Swimsuit season can be intimidating for many, especially when we’re faced with the pressure to look perfect while enjoying sun-soaked days with our families. However, we push through that discomfort to set a positive example for our children, showing them that confidence and joy are what truly matter. Recently, actress Emma Taylor…
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Why I Stopped Consuming Parenting ‘Horror Stories’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself spending an unsettling hour scouring the internet for information about toxic mushrooms—specifically, the notorious death cap mushroom. The catalyst? A chilling article detailing a toddler’s tragic death after unknowingly consuming one of these fungi found on a neighbor’s lawn. Suddenly, my night was consumed by frantic research on…