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Relationships

Ah, relationships: both the bitter and sweet of life, am I right? The category of Relationships features articles to guide you through every relationship of life — the difficult and delightful  — as well as how to navigate relationships with in-laws, grandparents, friendships, marriage, ex-spouses, kids, teens, and more. 

Fort Worth Moms publishes original, personal stories and advice from local moms, as well as relevant and fun information for those of us in the trenches of parenthood. 

Every blog post published via Fort Worth Moms — whether someone from our in-house team, a guest writer, or a sponsored writer — uses their words to reflect their own opinions, experiences, and beliefs. No singular post or collection of posts represents the opinions, beliefs, or agenda of Fort Worth Moms.

Now that my dad has retired, I think a lot about how surprised I am at how much a relationship so foundational to my life can change, even after so much time.
1. We don’t know what we are doing. Neither of you came with an instruction manual – and even if you had, I wouldn’t have read it because that’s how I roll. (Daddy wouldn’t have read it either, but...
The morning before your sister arrived, you woke up extra early. Like usual, your dad offered you a cup of milk, and you laid in my arms on the couch while you drank it. After your milk was gone,...
Quick, it's date night. What are you going to do? A nice dinner at a restaurant where you won't see any children (or at least not your own)? A movie? Often, date ideas don't go far past those two tried-and-true options. I mean, they're classic for a reason. But as much as I love a dinner I get to eat while it's hot and a movie that doesn't involve Dory or Poppy, I prefer to indulge in more active date options.
When you think about it, it makes sense. We fully commit to our children. So much of our energies are given to them -- barely having time for ourselves. Where is time for our spouses? I know my husband has to work. He knows I have to take care of the boys. We pretty much both keep our mouths shut. Now, how do we stop and fix this?

What's Your Number?

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I have no idea how many children I want. I don't even know how one goes about determining how many children to have. But like many, I feel pressured to make a decision sooner rather than later. For some, I...
I like to think of myself as the kind of person who treasures her friendships. Maybe it was the mothering instinct in me all along, but, even before I had a baby, I fretted about not spending enough time with...

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