Tag: independence
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Navigating Dreams: When Your Daughter Aspires to be a Princess While You Envision an Astrophysicist
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, many parents grapple with the challenge of balancing their aspirations for their children with their kids’ own desires. Take, for instance, a father named Mark who is raising his daughter, Sophie, to be a strong, independent woman. Mark, a self-proclaimed feminist, is deeply aware of the societal pressures that…
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When the Boy on the Couch Is No Longer Yours
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By: Emily Carson Updated: Feb. 6, 2021 Originally Published: Aug. 24, 2017 “Your face!” I exclaimed to Noah the other night, reaching out to touch his cheek. A fresh scratch—nothing serious—stretched from his temple to his eye, angry and red. He shrugged off my hand, his gaze glued to the…
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10 Valuable Lessons from Growing Up with a Single Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Today marks a significant birthday for my mother—the incredible woman who raised both my sister and me. In celebration of her journey and the wisdom she imparted, I want to share ten important lessons I learned from being raised by a single parent. 1. Mastering Budgeting Skills We weren’t affluent, yet we…
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The Emotional Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Parents
Get Pregnant Fast During the first day of summer basketball camp for my 10-year-old son, I was taken aback while filling out the mandatory forms. One of the requirements stated, “A parent or legal guardian must pick up their child every day.” We live just a short distance from the college campus hosting the camp,…
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My Partner and I Embarked on a 3-Week Adventure Without Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast Family bonding time is undeniably important, and I cherish it deeply. Yet, with our children now aged 6 and 7, they’re growing more independent. They can confidently place orders at restaurants, express their comfort levels, and even grab a sweater when they feel chilly. They manage their school outfits, can recite their…
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Yes, My Family Co-Sleeps, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast When our son Lucas was just a few weeks old, he faced a health scare that led to his hospitalization. Night after night, I watched him in a hospital crib, surrounded by an array of monitors and tubes. It was a scene that felt surreal, like he was an alien in a…
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Essential Life Skills Every Child Should Master
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother to two boys—one in elementary school and the other in middle school—I understand that no parent is perfect. However, I strive to equip my children with essential life skills that will benefit them as they grow. While these skills may appear straightforward, especially to those of us who grew…
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Rejecting Modern Motherhood for an Extraordinary Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast My earliest memories are of exploring the woods, trying to keep up with my older brother. We grew up in a secluded part of Northern California, spending our days beneath the expansive canopy of trees—picking wild berries, capturing frogs, and occasionally venturing to the dump to watch bears rummage through the trash.…
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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of College Parenting: Embracing My New Role
Get Pregnant Fast The wave of emotions caught me off guard. As I drove away from my son’s second parents’ weekend at college, tears streamed down my face. Though he’s now a sophomore, I had missed last year’s event, making this visit all the more special. With him not returning for Thanksgiving this year, I…
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Helicopter Parenting Persists Through College Years: A Modern Dilemma
Get Pregnant Fast We find ourselves once again confronted with the alarming trend of helicopter parenting, but this time, the focus shifts from anxious elementary school mothers to overbearing parents of college students. The phenomenon has escalated, with parents taking their overprotectiveness to new heights, hovering over young adults as they navigate their college experiences.…