Tag: raising kids
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From a Seasoned Parent: Take Our Insights with a Grain of Salt
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, with my eldest now 17 and my youngest nearing 9, I feel I’ve earned my stripes in the parenting arena. I’ve navigated the tumultuous waters of raising little ones more times than I can remember, and I bear the gray hairs and laugh lines to prove it.…
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I Stopped Yelling at My Kids, But My Tone of Voice Could Use Some Work
Get Pregnant Fast A few years ago, I found myself in a constant battle against yelling at my children. The guilt that accompanied my raised voice was overwhelming, and I made it my mission to break the cycle. Now, I can proudly say that most days, I don’t yell. However, as my children grow older,…
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Brace Yourself: The Reality of Welcoming a Third Child
Get Pregnant Fast The common consensus among parents is that adding a third child to the mix is a breeze compared to the transitions from zero to one or one to two. “You won’t even notice the third,” they claimed. Well, let me tell you, that is far from the truth. Perhaps it’s the age…
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Dear Non-Parents: It’s Time to Stop Judging Moms and Dads
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s establish a guideline: If you have never experienced the challenges of raising children, you cannot fairly judge those who have—unless, of course, there’s clear evidence of emotional or physical abuse. Recently, I shared a thought-provoking article on my blog’s Facebook page about the misconception that those without kids deserve a child-free…
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Embracing a Screen Time-Free Household
Get Pregnant Fast You might think we’re out of our minds for not imposing screen time limits in our home. Perhaps you envision our children glued to their devices, lost in a world of shows, Minecraft, and endless YouTube videos, completely devoid of fresh air or social interactions. You might even think I’m lazy (which,…
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Embracing the Wild Spirit of My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Both of my kids arrived into the world brimming with an untamed spirit that’s hard to define. Their movements are energetic and animalistic, often disregarding personal space and hygiene. The sounds they produce can range from wild shrieks to spontaneous bursts of laughter. Their emotions? Wildly expressive and unfiltered. They feel deeply,…