Tag: holidays
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The Misguided Trend to Criticize Mother’s Day is Unfounded
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, a wave of blog posts and articles emerge urging mothers to consider those for whom this holiday may be painful. There’s an increasing push for mothers to step back and allow space for those who have experienced loss. I speak from experience as someone who has…
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Navigating Family Dynamics After Divorce: A Reflection on Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, the news of my parents’ divorce hit me hard, like it does for most children. I was just five years old, and the prospect of change felt overwhelming. Initially, I struggled to find any silver lining in this new family structure. However, as time passed, I came to realize that…
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Family and Friends, Please Stop Overloading My Kids with Gifts
Get Pregnant Fast Every time the dust settles after a holiday or one of my children’s birthdays, I find myself grappling with a post-celebration hangover. Alongside this, I feel a strong inclination to grab a trash bag and purge the excess toys and gifts that have taken over our home. This ongoing cycle leaves me…