Tag: Parenting
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At 41, I’m wildly grateful for my precious, high-risk pregnancy
Two weeks away from my c-section date, my baby boy is moving around in my belly.I feel like I’m being stretched in multiple directions as he shifts to find a comfortable position.That position seems to be horizontal, like he’s casually tanning on a beach. My pelvis aches.I ate a reasonable portion of dinner, and now…
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The bittersweet freedom of the day when your child leaves home
Finding themselves means leaving you behind.
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In my now-or-never year, I’m finally ready to be a mom
Life is a great adventure when a new life is on the way.
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The icky, sticky lesson of babyhood that stuck with me
The key substance of parenting is a balancing of needs.
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The things I wish I’d known about parenting my neurodiverse child
Looking back, I wish I’d known that it’s okay to throw away the rulebook.
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How I became a gentle parenting revolutionary
Set your children free to be themselves, and you’ll set yourself free too.
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The midnight ride that made me change my mind about the job I loved
There’s something to be said for a 9-to-5.
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Moms and dads of gender-diverse children, you are not alone
Lessons about adapting and coping from a monthly support group.
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Why it’s so important to play along with your kids, even when they’re boring you to tears
Sometimes, you just have to take a deep breath and put your own needs aside.
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The real reason why we never forget our childhood pets
Pets can help with learning, development, cognitive skills, and emotional bonding.