Tag: family dynamics
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Navigating the Loss of an Estranged Parent Without Regret
Get Pregnant Fast I hadn’t spoken to my father in nearly five years. Our relationship had always been fraught with conflict, and it only became more strained as I transitioned through major life milestones: graduating college, getting engaged, and becoming a parent. Before the final break a few years back, we had experienced several periods…
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I’m Not Overly Sensitive, You’re Just Impolite
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle I’m Not Overly Sensitive, You’re Just Impolite by Jenna Thompson Updated: July 5, 2018 Originally Published: February 10, 2018 It’s happened more times than I can count: I found myself suppressing my anger, shrinking into an apologetic shell to placate others who, in retrospect, were clearly in the wrong. My…
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We Can’t Tell Our Kids They’re ‘Smart’ Anymore—Seriously, I Give Up
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to how we communicate with our children. Recent research has revealed that praising our kids for being “smart” may inadvertently increase their likelihood to cheat. This revelation has left many parents, including myself, feeling utterly exasperated. Should I just start…
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From a Seasoned Parent: Take Our Insights with a Grain of Salt
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, with my eldest now 17 and my youngest nearing 9, I feel I’ve earned my stripes in the parenting arena. I’ve navigated the tumultuous waters of raising little ones more times than I can remember, and I bear the gray hairs and laugh lines to prove it.…
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Understanding the Reality of ‘MIA Parents’
Get Pregnant Fast In quiet corners of hockey rinks and gymnasiums, the whispers can be deafening. I once overheard a conversation about a young boy, clad in his hockey gear, anxiously waiting for an adult. “His mom is never here, poor thing,” murmured one onlooker. Another responded, “If I knew which bag was his, I’d…
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A Day in the Life of a Special Needs Mom: Navigating the Mind Maze
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, my husband and I often find ourselves trying to decipher the complexities of our middle son’s unique brain. Receiving a rare medical diagnosis for our baby at just six months old was like throwing darts in the dark. The uncertainty can be overwhelming,…
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Holiday Survival Guide for Single Moms
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season can evoke a mix of emotions, especially for single moms navigating their first festive period post-separation. For many, this time of year is filled with joy and celebration, but for newly single mothers, it can feel like a daunting challenge—akin to accidentally trimming your eyebrows too short. At least…
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What Transpired When a Stranger Urged Me to ‘Take It Easy’
Get Pregnant Fast After what felt like an eternity of 42 minutes, my kids were still dawdling, complaining about school, and running back inside for forgotten items such as lunches, homework, sweatshirts, and who knows what else. I felt the familiar pang of anxiety rising within me, knowing we were going to be late—again. With…
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My Daughter’s Estrangement: A Journey Through Addiction and Regret
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter has chosen silence. She has disabled the tracker on her iPhone, retreating to her father’s home, harboring deep resentment towards me. And frankly, she’s justified. I’ve let her down in ways I can never fully amend. If this situation doesn’t improve, it will stand as my greatest failure as a…
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I Chose Authenticity Over Perfection: Leaving a Good Marriage for True Love
Get Pregnant Fast Life often leads us to believe we have everything under control. Society lays out a blueprint, telling us what our dreams should look like, who we should partner with, and what happiness should feel like. While many subscribe to this narrative, I found myself deeply entrenched in it, convinced that I had…