Tag: parenting decisions
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One Mother’s Journey to Deciding on Ear Piercing for Her Baby
Get Pregnant Fast As an expectant mother, I had already made up my mind about piercing my baby’s ears, influenced by my own childhood experiences. Growing up as a Black woman, I had my ears pierced between the ages of 6 to 12 months, and it felt like a tradition I wanted to continue with…
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The Toughest Challenge in Parenting… (It’s More Than Just Sleep Deprivation!)
Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding? Initially, it can be quite painful. Establishing a new daily routine? Overwhelming. Adjusting to the shifts in your relationship and life? Tough. And let’s not even start on sleep deprivation—it’s a real struggle. These challenges have marked what I can only describe as the most difficult year of my life—my first…