Tag: raising children
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What Transpired on the Day I Agreed to (Almost) Everything My Kids Desired
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom navigating the wild world of parenthood with my two energetic boys, I often find myself reciting familiar refrains: “No, you can’t have candy for breakfast,” “Please pick up your toys,” and “Applesauce is NOT finger paint!” Each day feels like a rollercoaster ride, filled with unexpected twists…
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What Parents Are Often Afraid to Admit
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a perplexing journey filled with expectations and realities that often clash. There are the promises we make about how we’ll raise our children, the beliefs we hold dear, and then there are the secrets we keep. I discovered early on, after the birth of my first child, that there…
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10 Lessons Learned as a Mother of Boys
Get Pregnant Fast If you were to peek inside my world, you’d likely see a blue hue everywhere—perhaps even a beard. Why? Because my home is filled with boys. This realization felt like a cosmic joke, as I once identified as a quintessential girl’s girl, reveling in makeup, stylish shoes, and leisurely drinks. However, the…
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Breaking News: Grandparents Come in All Shapes and Sizes
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to grandparenting, the experiences can vary widely, as I’ve discovered in my own family. My partner, Sarah, and I are parents to three wonderful children, and after more than a decade together, it’s clear that our parents have distinctly different approaches to grandparenthood. Sarah’s parents embody a more traditional…
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Parents, Celebrate Your Partners in Front of Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and question your abilities. Often, I find myself grappling with the idea that I’m falling short as a mother. My children frequently label me the “meanest mom” for setting limits on their screen time, and I face criticism from experts who suggest I’m…