Tag: parenting
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Daily Baths? No Way, Our Kids Don’t Require Them
Get Pregnant Fast At last, I can check one thing off my parenting list. Before I embraced the chaos of parenthood, I fondly recall a weekend spent at the home of our friends, who were already knee-deep in raising two lively children. My husband and I watched in a mix of awe and dread as…
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4-Year-Old Handles Firearm at NRA Convention Amidst Adult Approval
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident at the National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, a video surfaced showing a four-year-old boy playing with a firearm while adults looked on, calling him “adorable.” This disturbing footage has raised significant concerns about gun safety and child development. The NRA’s annual event included notable speakers…
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This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood by Sarah Thompson Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 Originally Published: June 1, 2017 A comic by French artist Jane Doe has gone viral for its poignant portrayal of the “mental load” that many mothers bear in their households. Her comic, “You Should’ve…
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The Detrimental Impact of Reduced Free Play and Recess on Children’s Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, we’ve witnessed a troubling trend in our education system: the gradual elimination of creative and physical outlets for our children. First, art classes were deemed less essential, pushed aside in favor of more “practical” subjects like math and science. The argument was that we need to cultivate a generation…
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My Child Is Not ‘Naughty’; He Has Autism
Get Pregnant Fast To the man I encountered at the grocery store last week, who felt the need to scold my son for being “naughty,” have you any idea of the fear you instilled in him? To the mother who disregarded my child’s attempt to greet you and remarked to a mutual friend, “He does…
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Make Your Child’s Christmas Magical with a Personalized Letter from Santa
Get Pregnant Fast The joy of writing a letter to Santa Claus is an unforgettable experience for children, but imagine the delight when they receive a response! Thanks to the U.S. Postal Service, you can create this enchanting moment by sending a letter back to your little ones from “Santa,” complete with a North Pole…
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I Serve My Kids a ‘Fourth Meal’ Almost Every Night
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever exclaimed, “No, you can’t have a snack. It’s bedtime!” then you know what it means to be a parent. And if you’ve ever relented, well, you might just relate to my experience. Somewhere along the way, my family fell into the routine of allowing our kids to have snacks…
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Is the Saying “Once a Preemie, Always a Preemie” True? Not Always
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast As we gathered near the entrance, my daughter, Emma, eagerly scanned the bustling room filled with excited children. It was her first day of preschool after a long summer, and she was thrilled to reconnect with friends. In her excitement, she struggled to voice her question, repeating it multiple times. Nearby,…