Tag: growing up
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Navigating the Tween Years: A Mother’s Reflections on Change
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter, Emma, stands beside me at the bathroom sink, her wide eyes are fixed on my new skin care products. At just 11 years old, she still seems to hang on my every move. Whenever I try a new style of jeans, she wants a pair; if I whip up…
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My Child Has Grown Up, and I Find Myself Longing for Just a Bit More Time
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my son reminded me that it’s been nearly a year since I last wrote a blog post. Not for lack of material, mind you. Quite a few significant events have taken place in that time. For instance, I could share the story of when I accidentally sliced a part of my…
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When the Boy on the Couch Is No Longer Yours
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By: Emily Carson Updated: Feb. 6, 2021 Originally Published: Aug. 24, 2017 “Your face!” I exclaimed to Noah the other night, reaching out to touch his cheek. A fresh scratch—nothing serious—stretched from his temple to his eye, angry and red. He shrugged off my hand, his gaze glued to the…
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Embracing the Precious Years: A Parent’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast My son sits nervously on the vinyl bench, his hands tightly clasped in his lap. He’s excited about getting a second piercing in his ears, but needles have never been his favorite. He even took the initiative to call the tattoo shop himself to check if they could perform piercings on minors…
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35 Realities of Growing Up in a Small Town
Get Pregnant Fast Nestled in the picturesque fields of rural Missouri, my hometown is a place where cows outnumber people. Even though I moved away after graduating and haven’t returned in nearly a decade, I know that if I were to visit today, I’d be warmly welcomed—likely by my full name, of course—by many familiar…
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What If This Is My Last Baby?
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself at a pivotal moment in my parenting journey. Each time I pack away another season of my little girl’s clothes, I feel a pang in my heart. My daughter is quickly outgrowing her 2T outfits, and I can’t help but feel a sense of denial wash over me. The…
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Moms, Remember: You Will Always Be the ‘Home Base’ for Your Sons
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we share an irreplaceable bond with our sons. From the moment they enter this world, it feels like they have us wrapped around their little fingers. While we strive to nurture them into strong, independent men capable of taking care of themselves and their families, it’s essential they understand that…
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Dear Teenage Son: Navigating the Challenges of Growing Up Together
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Teenage Son, Here we are, at a crossroads. You’re transitioning into adulthood, eager to shed the last remnants of childhood, while I stand by, observing this profound change — perhaps a bit too closely. This journey is tough for me, and I realize it’s likely more challenging for me than it…
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Embracing the Journey of Being a Late Bloomer
Get Pregnant Fast In fifth grade, I found myself sidelined from one of the most pivotal moments of childhood: the sex education talk. While my classmates gathered in Ms. Thompson’s health class, I was curled up at home with the flu, indulging in an overdose of instant pudding and classic cartoons. My best friend, Jenna,…