Tag: family dynamics
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You May Need to Disconnect From Your Parents to Thrive
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle You May Need to Disconnect From Your Parents to Thrive by Jessica Hartman Updated: September 21, 2020 Originally Published: June 3, 2017 If the title of this article made you think, “Are you serious? They brought me into this world and did their best,” you might not be familiar with…
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Boundaries Matter: Insights from Stepmoms for Their Husbands
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment of clarity, I realized there was nothing I could say that would bridge the gap of understanding between us. My attempts to express the challenges I faced as a stepmom felt futile; despite his care, my husband simply couldn’t grasp the depth of my emotions. Exhausting efforts to articulate…
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My Parents Served as the Ultimate Lesson in Parenting Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself questioning my choices. Am I doing this right? Am I ensuring my children feel supported and loved? The truth is, most of us grapple with these doubts. Even fewer of us can claim to have had perfect role models in our own parents. Most parents,…
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21 Million Views: How This Dad Masterfully Handled a Public Tantrum
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, tantrums are an inevitable challenge that many face. Keeping your composure while managing your child’s outbursts can feel nearly impossible. However, one father has demonstrated an impressive approach that has resonated with over 21 million viewers on Facebook. In a viral video, father James Carter showcases…
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I Want Another Baby, But My Partner Doesn’t—And It’s Breaking My Heart
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2023 Compromise is often seen as the best resolution when disagreements arise in relationships. However, in some cases, finding common ground proves to be a challenging endeavor. My partner, Jake, and I are currently at an impasse—he is unwilling to have another child, while my heart longs for…
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5 Things Moms of Boys Are Tired of Hearing
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, particularly of boys, there are certain comments from strangers that can really grind your gears. You know the ones: “Shouldn’t you be more strict?” or “You really ought to do [insert unsolicited advice here].” While constructive feedback is welcome, no one appreciates being told that someone else’s parenting style…
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Grandparents, Please Stop Sending Our Kids Back a Total Disaster
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: the grandparents who truly need to read this are probably still figuring out how to take a decent selfie, let alone read a blog post. So, I need all of you to do me a solid: pick up the phone and read this to them, print it out and…
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Why I Occasionally Share My ‘Adult Challenges’ with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a disagreement with a family member, which left me feeling irritable for days. I resorted to my less-than-mature coping mechanisms: slamming doors, snapping at questions, and hoarding chocolate like a squirrel preparing for winter. As a result, my family began to steer clear of me, and honestly,…
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We Should Appreciate Our Firstborns More
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When I found out I was expecting my second child, I felt a rush of happiness, but it didn’t quite compare to the overwhelming joy I experienced during my first pregnancy. I couldn’t help but cry (more than once) as I considered how this would affect my eldest child. I felt…