Tag: parenting reflections
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Infertility, Timing, and the Truth About Starting a Family
Infertility Is Becoming a Quiet Crisis Fertility crisis is becoming an increasingly serious problem in today’s world. Many people simply don’t get pregnant when they want to. This reality is heartbreaking in ways that are hard to put into words. There are many reasons behind it. One is health-related—our bodies are affected by years of…
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From No Children to One, From One to Two: What Really Changes
The Biggest Shift Is Becoming a Parent at All I truly believe this is the biggest difference of all: having children versus not having them. I am raising a four-year-old daughter and a two-year-old son, and I have come to understand that parenting is the most meaningful work in the world. No career, mission, or…
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Moving: Making Space for a Growing Family
Alongside the arrival of our third baby, another big change is ahead of us—we are moving. These two things are closely connected. We have been living on the upper floor of my partner’s parents’ house for five years now, together with our four-year-old daughter and our two-year-old son, who has Down syndrome. Our third baby…
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Valentine’s Day: Small Gestures, Big Feelings
Valentine’s Day has been meaningful to me ever since childhood. When I was in school, I used to make cards for my classmates and, if I was lucky, receive some in return. It’s a day that brings warmth and joy into the cold winter season, even through the smallest gestures. This year, Valentine’s Day has…
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Finding Joy and Balance in Winter With Toddlers
Winter has arrived with its cold air and thick layers of snow. Ever since childhood, winter has brought me a lot of joy. I remember sledding, skating, and skiing for hours without getting tired. Winter with toddlers looks quite different though. At home, I have a four-year-old daughter, a two-year-old son with Down syndrome, and…