Tag: parenting challenges
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Instagram Post Features Emma Johnson Embracing Her Breast Pump Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of modern parenting, few moments resonate as deeply as the struggle and triumph of motherhood, especially for busy moms like Emma Johnson. Recently, an Instagram post captured her in a candid moment as she navigates the challenges of being a new mom while juggling a demanding career. Despite the…
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The Reality of Raising a Child with a Speech Delay
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, some children express themselves with ease, while others may struggle to find their words. For many parents, the journey of raising a child with a speech delay can be both isolating and challenging. We found ourselves in a waiting game, convinced that our child’s words would eventually…
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Why Back-to-School Gives Me Mixed Feelings
Get Pregnant Fast As the back-to-school season approaches, I find myself both excited and overwhelmed, feeling like I’m in a marathon where I’ve stumbled multiple times but keep pushing forward for the reward at the finish line. That reward? A few blissful hours of solitude and maybe even a midday margarita. Yes, I can almost…
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Before You Judge the Mom with a Cart Full of Soda
Get Pregnant Fast One day, while running errands with my son, we made a brief stop at the grocery store. Our shopping cart quickly filled up with packs of soda. After grabbing a few additional items, we struggled to maneuver our heavy cart towards the checkout. As we passed the deli section, a woman shot…
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Confronting an Eating Disorder as a New Mother
Get Pregnant Fast It was my first group therapy session, a gathering of diverse women, each with their unique struggles with eating disorders. At 22, I had been wrestling with my own eating issues for several years. Among the participants was a mother who candidly shared her experience. I was taken aback when she revealed…
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To Those Who Don’t Grasp Why My Son Is A Picky Eater
Get Pregnant Fast To anyone who overlooks my son’s sensory challenges: Yes, he’s a selective eater. Yes, his dietary choices might seem limited. Yes, he recognizes that Cinnamon Toast Crunch isn’t a food group. And yes, even when he’s hungry, he won’t touch your (insert anything here that isn’t Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Vanilla Oreos, Velveeta…
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10 Indications You Might Be Raising a Feral Child
Get Pregnant Fast The experience of parenting can be as diverse as the children we raise. While my first child was the epitome of decorum—polite, calm, and content to play quietly—my second child, Max, seems to have emerged from a different realm entirely. Instead of refined tea parties and peaceful coloring sessions, I find myself…
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10 Lessons Learned as a Mother of Boys
Get Pregnant Fast If you were to peek inside my world, you’d likely see a blue hue everywhere—perhaps even a beard. Why? Because my home is filled with boys. This realization felt like a cosmic joke, as I once identified as a quintessential girl’s girl, reveling in makeup, stylish shoes, and leisurely drinks. However, the…
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Nothing Can Truly Prepare You for a Spirited Child
Get Pregnant Fast I was not ready for motherhood. Sure, I thought I was prepared; we had planned, plotted, and anticipated our child’s arrival. Yet, the monumental shift from being child-free to holding a tiny human—one for whom I’m entirely responsible—upended my world in ways I never expected. It’s such a profound change that I…