Tag: emotional resilience
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Stubborn Child as a Stubborn Parent
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Date: August 20, 2023 Let me set the scene for you. It was nap time for my 2-year-old son, Oliver. As I scooped him up, chaos erupted. His body went rigid, arms flailing like a slippery fish trying to escape my grasp. Having dealt with this before, I held…
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The Reality of the ‘Fourth Trimester’ (And Why It Can Be Challenging)
Get Pregnant Fast As I emerged from a long stretch of sleepless nights, constant feedings, and almost incessant babywearing, it felt like I had traversed a dark tunnel. This period lasted about three months, during which my squirming newborn seemed to be permanently attached to me—whether I was bouncing, rocking, or feeding him. Those days…
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What I Discovered After Nearly Losing My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting What I Discovered After Nearly Losing My Daughter by Emily Carter July 10, 2023 “Mama! Mama!” My 1-year-old daughter wailed through the baby monitor. “Coming!” I replied, setting down my freshly brewed coffee. As I made my way to her room, my lips curled into a cheerful “Good morning!” But…
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Growing Older Is Boosting My Confidence, And I Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Aging has certainly brought a few unexpected changes. For starters, there are those pesky chin hairs, along with a noticeable decline in the firmness of various body parts. Not to mention the stiff morning shuffle that resembles an arthritic penguin for the first 20 minutes out of bed. While these aspects can…
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Fostering Problem-Solving Skills in Our Children: A Guide for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a formidable challenge, especially when we witness our children facing complexities that seem far beyond our own childhood experiences. As parents, we often ponder how to shield our kids from the myriad of obstacles they encounter before reaching adulthood. With two daughters, aged 15 and 10, we’ve discovered a…
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Sometimes I Contemplate Ending My Marriage, But Here’s Why I Don’t
Get Pregnant Fast There are moments when I seriously consider walking away. I think about how easy it would be to abandon the stability, the shared memories, and the bond that has taken two decades to build. Sometimes, I find myself wanting to leave the man who can be overly irritable, who doesn’t always share…
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Life with a Child Prone to Seizures: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It had been an exhausting week. My 18-month-old daughter, Emma, woke up one morning with her first stomach bug. Having enjoyed robust health her entire life, I thought it was simply her turn to catch a virus. She was sick for what felt like an eternity, vomiting once or twice each day…
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My Experience at the Hotel Du Cap: A Night with a Predator
Get Pregnant Fast I was only 23 when I encountered my own version of what many now refer to as being “Harvey-ed.” It was 1997, and despite my street-smart demeanor, I found myself in a harrowing situation that left me shaken to my core. Although I walked away physically unharmed, the emotional scars lingered. As…