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11 Honest Realities About Newborns
Get Pregnant Fast With a plethora of pregnancy and baby-related literature available, soon-to-be mothers are inundated with “Newborn 101” advice. From “Sleep when your baby sleeps” to “Nurse 8 to 12 times a day,” the guidance seems endless. But no matter how many resources you explore, nothing can truly prepare you for the reality of…
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Recognizing Your Strengths: A Vital Question for Every Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, reflecting on your strengths is essential. If I could converse with my past self as a new mom, I would share invaluable insights. I would urge her to release her worries and trust her instincts. It’s important to remind her that self-care is not selfish; without nurturing oneself, it’s…
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Motherhood: The Hidden Contributor to the Gender Pay Gap – Celebrating Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast As we honor mothers this Mother’s Day, it’s essential to shed light on a troubling reality: the gender pay gap is significantly influenced by motherhood. Recent studies reveal that the disparity in earnings between men and women often becomes pronounced after women enter parenthood, rather than being solely a result of gender…
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Why I’m Not Celebrating My Curves This Summer
Get Pregnant Fast My curves are more than just a physical trait; they’re a reflection of the stress I carry within. Despite the body-positive movement encouraging women to embrace their shapes, I find myself hesitant to showcase my figure this summer. In today’s progressive climate, curves are often seen as a celebration of empowered femininity.…
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I Once Judged Moms Who Breastfed Toddlers – Until I Became One
Get Pregnant Fast I won’t sugarcoat it: I definitely had preconceived notions about mothers who breastfed their toddlers. In my mind, breastfeeding was for infants, not for kids who could walk and talk. I didn’t even realize that a baby becomes a “toddler” at the age of one! But then I became a mom myself,…
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Yes, You Can Form a Deep Bond with Your Stepchildren: What It Truly Entails
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of stepparenting can be fraught with challenges, misunderstandings, and sometimes, outright negativity. Surprisingly, much of this negativity often arises from the perceptions of other adults rather than the children involved. My journey as a stepparent has led me to a pivotal realization about societal views on the role of…
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Why I, as a Parent of a Child with a Disability, Fear Leaving This World
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent raising a child with a disability, the thought of my mortality weighs heavily on me. It creeps into my mind unexpectedly, often reminding me that my experience of motherhood is profoundly different from that of my peers. My responsibilities to my children, especially to my son Ethan, are far…
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I Tethered My Spirited Toddler, and It Was the Best Choice I Ever Made
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By Jamie Thompson Updated: March 19, 2021 Originally Published: Oct. 23, 2017 About four months ago, I shared a brief reflection on my Facebook page concerning the decision to put my spirited 2-year-old on a leash. I hastily typed it out on my phone without giving it much thought. However,…
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To The Individual Who Neglects Their Dog’s Waste
Get Pregnant Fast Last summer, my seven-year-old daughter, Lily, stumbled upon some dog waste right in our front yard. She informed me, and by the time I made my way to the backyard for a shovel, my three-year-old, Bella, had already taken the liberty of grabbing the poop and smearing it on her sister. I…