Tag: child-rearing
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Mom’s Video Illustrates Why Pet Parenting Differs from Human Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent engaging video, Sarah Jenkins, a mother and creator of the blog Juggling Life, effectively highlights the distinctions between raising pets and children. Her Facebook page features entertaining clips that delve into various subjects, including parenting, relationships, and the humor found in everyday challenges. One of her latest videos sparks…
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24 Proven Strategies for Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Raising boys can be an exhilarating journey, filled with unique challenges and unexpected joys. As a mother of four active boys, I initially thought my parenting experience would lean toward nurturing a daughter, but life had other plans. With a blend of instinct and learning from experience, I’ve gathered valuable insights into…
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Seriously, Stop Offering Unsolicited Advice to Moms — Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast The moment a woman becomes a mother, she often finds herself inundated with unsolicited advice. While it may come from a place of good intentions, it can be more harmful than helpful. So, why is it a problem to dispense parenting advice without being asked? The answer lies in the concept of…
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Why I Prioritize My Partner Over My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Even my partner might be taken aback by this title. He’s likely thinking, “Really? Maya puts her husband first?” But, dear partner, I genuinely strive to prioritize you—even if you haven’t noticed it yet. It’s impossible to quantify my love for the important people in my life or to rank them. My…
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I’m a Wonderful Mom — I Just Raise My Voice Occasionally
Get Pregnant Fast One evening, as we were settling the kids down for bed with the windows wide open, I found myself delivering a somewhat animated talk about the importance of listening. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and my heart sank. My immediate reaction was, “Oh no, what did they overhear?” The friendly elderly couple at…