Tag: parenting
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Reigniting My Passion: How Pursuing My Dreams Enhances My Role as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my first child, I experienced a profound realization. It wasn’t just the thought of losing my pre-baby body (which, honestly, I’ve come to terms with), nor was it the incredible journey of nourishing a tiny human with my body. It struck me that once my baby arrived, my…
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New Year’s Eve with Kids: A Humorous Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast New Year’s Eve used to be a night filled with excitement, celebrations, and endless possibilities. But for parents, those possibilities often come with a hefty dose of reality. From toddler tantrums to diaper disasters, the night can feel less like a celebration and more like a survival mission. Thankfully, parents on social…
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The Importance of Community in Parenting: A Tribute to Our Supportive Friends
Get Pregnant Fast “That was incredible!” my friend Sarah exclaims as she embraces my eldest child. “You performed beautifully. I was truly amazed!” My daughter had just played a violin piece that was, indeed, remarkable. While I feel immense pride in her achievement, I am equally touched by the heartfelt admiration my friend expresses. Her…
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My Child Prefers Solo Activities, and That’s Perfectly Fine
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, my mornings often begin with a mental checklist of the day’s activities, carefully coordinating our family schedule around my youngest’s eagerness to dive into every extracurricular option available. Currently, he’s engaged with basketball and Scouts, and while he’s expressed an interest in soccer and flag football, we had to…
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Why Kids Might Not Be the Perfect Wedding Guests, But Should Still Be Invited
Get Pregnant Fast Wedding planning can often feel like a monumental task, where each decision seems to carry the weight of the world. My partner and I faced a myriad of choices, from selecting eight different cakes because I simply couldn’t choose just one, to allowing my bridesmaids to pick their own dresses, which turned…
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Get Ready: Pickle Juice Slushies Are Coming to Sonic!
Get Pregnant Fast This summer, Sonic is shaking things up with the introduction of a pickle-flavored slushie that’s bound to spark debate. Love it or hate it, pickle-flavored treats are certainly making their mark, and Sonic is leading the charge with its new pickle juice slush that will either have you running to the drive-in…
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Embracing Solitude: The Unexpected Healing of a Newly Single Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a newly single mother, I never anticipated that my time spent alone would become such a source of healing. It’s Friday evening, and I find myself outside on the deck, nestled by a warm fire, surrounded by the remnants of a fun-filled night. There are chocolate wrappers and crumbs from the…
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What I Truly Desire From My Family: A Plea for Support
Get Pregnant Fast I don’t need my family to shower me with extravagant gifts. Sure, receiving presents is delightful, and I appreciate them wholeheartedly. But what I genuinely long for is something that can’t be wrapped or bought from a store. What I truly want is some help around the house. For once, I wish…
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Can Mindfulness for Kids Be a Substitute for Traditional Discipline?
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine a scenario where, instead of sending your child to their room in a fit of rage, confiscating their tablet for an extended period, or placing them in time-out, you invite them to take a moment alone to meditate and process their emotions. This innovative method of discipline is gaining traction in…