Tag: family time
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Understanding the Needs of Our Children: When It’s Okay to Give In
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the pressures of work and daily responsibilities can leave little room for quality family time. After a lengthy stretch of weekends filled with clinic duties, I was excited to finally have a chance to connect with my little one. However, my plans were quickly derailed when I returned home…
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I Always Make Time to Lie Down With My Kids When They Ask (Even When It’s the Last Thing I Want to Do)
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can you lay down with me?” As I glanced at the clock, frustration bubbled up—9:30 p.m. and the last thing I felt like doing was lying down. I was exhausted. All I wanted was to finish that show I started with my partner, whom I hadn’t seen much of lately. My…
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The ‘No Homework’ Movement Deserves Widespread Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve spent countless evenings alongside my children, navigating the frustrations of homework, especially during my eldest son’s fourth-grade year. I vividly recall the agonizing sight of him arriving home each day at 3:30 PM, staring blankly at the wall while munching on snacks for what felt like an eternity.…
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Creating a Carefree Summer for My Kids: My Approach
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I find myself yearning to provide my children with a summer experience reminiscent of my own carefree childhood. Call it nostalgia or perhaps even a bit naïve, but I want my kids to enjoy a relaxed summer just like I did. You know the kind of summer I’m talking…
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Family and Friends, Please Stop Overloading My Kids with Gifts
Get Pregnant Fast Every time the dust settles after a holiday or one of my children’s birthdays, I find myself grappling with a post-celebration hangover. Alongside this, I feel a strong inclination to grab a trash bag and purge the excess toys and gifts that have taken over our home. This ongoing cycle leaves me…
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Heartfelt Lessons from a Grieving Father: A Reminder of What Truly Matters
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an overwhelming journey, filled with endless tasks and challenges. There are days when you might find yourself wishing for bedtime to arrive, yearning for a moment of silence to gather your thoughts. Yet, even during the most chaotic times, each second spent with our children is a precious gift…
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Parents, Take a Moment to Read This Teen’s Heartfelt Post and Try Not to Get Emotional
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post on Humans of New York, a 14-year-old girl shared her candid reflections on the pressures of growing up, and her words are both poignant and thought-provoking. For parents, her insights are a mix of comfort and heartbreak. It’s a common assumption that young teens are eager to embrace…
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Why I Choose to Stay Quiet During My Kid’s Games
Get Pregnant Fast It doesn’t matter when I show up. Whether I’ve just shared a laugh with a close friend or exchanged pleasantries with someone I’ve barely met, it makes no difference to me. I could be surrounded by a crowd at the best viewing spot or standing in the middle of a championship game,…