Tag: family time
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Not Spending Enough Time With My Kids: The Biggest Fear of a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a working mom, my greatest fear is the lack of quality time spent with my children. It took the candid observation of my 9-year-old son, Ethan, to confront this reality head-on. He didn’t want to join my teenage daughter, Lily, and me on a much-anticipated trip to the Victoria’s Secret sale…
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Another School District Says ‘No’ to Homework
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move, a school district in Florida has decided to eliminate homework entirely in its elementary schools. This decision, made by Superintendent Lisa Carter, aligns with a growing trend among educational institutions that question the effectiveness of homework. As summer rolls on, parents are finding reprieve in this development, which…
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I’m Not Here to Chat – I Just Want to Get Home to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s the reality: I’m a working mom, and I miss out on precious time with my kids throughout the day. A lot of it. I wake up before dawn to get to the office early, allowing me to leave at a somewhat reasonable hour and savor the few hours I have with…
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I Know I’m Missing Out, But I Still Can’t Bring Myself to Wear a Swimsuit
Get Pregnant Fast I adore swimming, yet it’s been ages since I last took a dip. The last occasion was during a girls’ getaway with my best friend, a woman who’s been there for me through everything — even the birth of my children. If anyone should be unfazed by a little cellulite, it’s her.…
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Has Black Friday Lost Its Appeal? The Signs Are Clear
Get Pregnant Fast Black Friday has become a polarizing event; people either look forward to it with excitement or dread it completely. There are those dedicated shoppers who gear up with headlamps, protective gear, and an unwavering determination to snag the best deals. These bargain hunters sacrifice sleep, forego dessert on Thanksgiving, and endure the…
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Why We’re Choosing to Forego Extracurricular Activities
Get Pregnant Fast As the local youth baseball and softball season kicks off, we had every intention of enrolling our kids. However, before we even had a chance to visit the registration page, the deadline had passed. It hit me hard this past week as I encountered numerous families whose children were actively participating in…
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The Case for a ‘Just Us’ Holiday
Get Pregnant Fast Dec. 8, 2023 If you were to ask my children what their ideal Christmas morning looks like, they would eagerly respond, “Staying home in our pajamas all day and playing with our new toys.” And honestly, it’s as straightforward as that. For the last few Christmases, we’ve embraced this approach wholeheartedly, and…
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The Realities of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I unexpectedly lost my job in publishing back in 2010, I was ready for a fresh start. The exhausting daily commute from Long Island to Manhattan—often with a stranger’s elbow digging into my side—stole precious moments from my family. I planned to find something closer to home, but fate intervened, and…
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15 Engaging Questions to Spark Conversation with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of raising children is fostering open communication. Each day, I find myself asking my kids, “How was school today?” to which I typically receive a one-word answer: “Fine.” Frustration can set in quickly. Determined to break the communication barrier, I devised…
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Dad Discovers Ingenious Way to Keep Kids Engaged During Football Season
Get Pregnant Fast Finally, some uninterrupted game time! Children can be quite the handful. As any parent knows, finding moments of solitude can be a real challenge. A clever dad from the UK has devised a fantastic strategy to keep his kids occupied while he enjoys watching football in peace, and it’s taking social media…