Tag: family dynamics
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My Perspective as a ‘Bonus Mom’ to Three Wonderful Kids
Get Pregnant Fast “Hey, do you prefer being called a bonus mom or a stepmom?” my daughter, Lily, asked one afternoon as we lounged in the family room, enjoying some downtime together. Her question brought a smile to my face. It was an easy answer for me, one I’ve embraced for quite some time. “I…
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My Ex-Husband and I Were Good Friends, but Poor Partners
Get Pregnant Fast After tucking the kids in for the night, I paused at the entrance of our family room and asked my husband, “Do you have a moment?” My heart raced, although I kept that to myself. Friends of ours had recently divorced after 14 years, which made me reflect on the state of…
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Dear Children,
Get Pregnant Fast There are mornings when I wake up and notice that you’ve changed overnight. Your features are more defined, and your eyes reflect a wisdom beyond your years. While part of me feels elated and inspired by your growth, another part grapples with the swift passage of time. I fear I haven’t always…
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Attention! Yelling Doesn’t Define Your Parenting Skills
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was raised in a remarkably calm household, where yelling was virtually nonexistent. Visiting friends’ homes, I often found myself taken aback by the loud voices of their parents, raised in anger over a messy room or a missed curfew. I associated yelling with chaos and unhappiness, marveling at…
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Navigating the Transition from Babyhood: A New Chapter in Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast My once-tiny, wailing infant — the cheerful little one who always reached for me with his pudgy hands and toothless grin — is now three and a half years old. That’s right, three and a half, a precise age that demands attention as they grow rapidly and absorb the world around them.…
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My Daughter Stepped into the Role of My Caregiver
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of motherhood, sometimes the most profound connections are forged in unexpected ways. One of the most remarkable mothers I know never actually bore children; in fact, I had the honor of bringing her into this world. Just two weeks after my daughter Sarah celebrated her 23rd birthday, my life…
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Recognizing When the Honeymoon Phase Has Come to an End
Get Pregnant Fast The initial bliss of a relationship often resembles the catchy lines of a well-known song by Hall and Oates: “I, I’ll do anything that you want me to do. (I’ll happily wash your clothes, every single day!) And I’ll do almost anything that you want me to. (I’ll take out the trash,…
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The Case for Allowing Teenagers to Sleep In
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I vividly recall those exhausting early days when my son was a newborn, keeping me awake around the clock. I often dreamed of the day he would be older, perhaps around eight, when he could tuck himself into bed. Fast forward to today, and I find myself facing a…