Tag: single parenting
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Navigating Life as a New Widow with Young Children: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast The scene was chaotic: my 4-year-old was in tears, my 6-year-old was dashing up and down the stairs, and my eldest was calling for assistance after her shower. It was a typical moment that left me feeling utterly overwhelmed. “Hang on!” I called out to my oldest, “Your brother is crying, and…
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Feeling Financial Strain as a Parent: Navigating Guilt and Reality
Get Pregnant Fast As a single parent, I often find myself grappling with feelings of inadequacy tied to our financial situation. The day my son, Liam, asked, “Can we go to McDonald’s?” was a stark reminder of the tight budget we live on. I quickly checked my checking account, hoping for some spare change for…
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Toddler Bath Time: Tips for a Smooth and Fun Experience
Read more Want to make bath time with your toddler enjoyable? With a few simple strategies, you can keep your little one happy while ensuring they get squeaky clean. How to Bathe a Toddler Your main goal remains the same—getting your child clean! However, your approach may need some adjustments, especially if your toddler is…
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Embracing My Singlehood: Life After Divorce and Not Seeking Love
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not dating. It’s been a decade since my divorce, and I have no interest in jumping into a new relationship. Sure, I’ve had a few boyfriends—some more serious than others, and a couple that were purely physical—but for the last several years, I’ve been completely, utterly, and blissfully unattached. And you…
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The Reality of a 50/50 Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast As I handed my ID to the security guard at the entrance of the beer garden, I couldn’t help but feel fortunate to step into this kid-free haven. I was attending a vibrant street food festival in downtown Seattle, where a myriad of food trucks offered delicacies ranging from rich Russian dumplings…
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Imagined Intimacy: Why Fantasies Might Be More Appealing Than Reality Right Now
Get Pregnant Fast For someone not actively engaging in sexual relationships, I find myself pondering the subject quite a bit. It’s amusing, really; I feel like a teenager whose mind is buzzing with thoughts of intimacy all day long. Yet, I have absolutely no inclination to act on those urges. As a single mother, my…
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My Son Was Abandoned by His Father (And We Are Finally Starting to Heal)
Get Pregnant Fast The term “ghosting” became part of my vocabulary after I separated from my ex-husband. The first man I dated post-separation seemed perfect until one day, he disappeared without a trace. The emotional fallout was real and painful. Yet, as I soon discovered, the heartache I felt from being ghosted by a fleeting…
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I’m Exhausted From Being a ‘Strong’ Single Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I’m worn out. Not just physically, but mentally drained. Every single day feels like I’m carrying an additional burden on my shoulders, and it’s a struggle just to stay upright. As a single mom, my greatest desire is to find someone to help share that load, or at the very least, to…
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Navigating the Transition from Wife to Single Mom: A Stressful Journey
Get Pregnant Fast The shift from being part of a married couple to embracing the role of a single parent can be an incredibly taxing experience. This transition entails not only taking on the responsibilities of both parents when the children are with you but also managing a significant increase in both physical and emotional…
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Dear Un-Divorced Individual,
Get Pregnant Fast Please don’t tell me I’m fortunate to have a night free from my child. Among the myriad of remarks that have irked me since I transitioned into the role of a single, co-parenting mom, this one takes the cake for insensitivity. Don’t label my time away from my child as a break.…