Tag: parenting
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8-Year-Old Changes the Game for Santa with Heartfelt Letter
Get Pregnant Fast During the holiday season, children typically pen letters to Santa, eagerly detailing their desired gifts. As parents, we cherish these notes, not only for their charming handwriting but also for the insights they provide into our kids’ thoughts. Recently, a letter from an eight-year-old girl has captured hearts online for its remarkable…
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Let Kids Experience Boredom: It’s Beneficial for Their Growth
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, I’m sooooo bored!” If you ask any parent, they’ll likely tell you that the most dreaded phrase they hear from their children is the complaint of boredom. We’ve all been there, whether juggling remote work or managing daily parenting duties. A child following you around, whining about having nothing to do…
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Embracing My Non-Binary Child: A Journey of Acceptance and Love
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday morning, I took my child, Jamie, to the orthodontist to pick up a new retainer. This was necessary after an unfortunate incident with our elderly dog, who surprised us all by deciding to go on a counter-surfing spree. The result? A chewed-up retainer that left Jamie in tears. They had been…
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Your Youngest Child Benefits from Your Best Parenting Skills (Because You Learn to Chill Out)
Get Pregnant Fast Take a moment to reflect on those early weeks you spent at home with your first baby. Recall the over-the-top measures you took, such as meticulously tracking feeding schedules (in pencil, of course, for adjustments), documenting every diaper change in detail, and ensuring your home was a silent sanctuary for naptime (big…
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This Hilarious Video Celebrates Women with Larger Busts Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re looking for a good laugh, look no further than comedian Lisa Morgan’s uproarious video, “Big Bust Challenges.” This comedic gem sheds light on the unique trials faced by women blessed with a more ample bosom. As Lisa hilariously points out, the struggle is all too real—especially when it comes to…
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What I Learned from Confronting My Son’s Football Coach
Get Pregnant Fast I never imagined that a youth football experience could lead to an existential crisis in parenting, but that’s precisely what happened last spring. My nearly 10-year-old son, Max, expressed a desire to play flag football for the first time, and since he hadn’t shown interest in team sports since he quit baseball…
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When Anxiety Turns Moms into Angry Parents
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I faced a frustrating task: unboxing a bar of soap for my shower. As I struggled with the packaging, my blood pressure began to rise. I found myself thinking, why can’t anyone else notice the need for a new bar of soap? Why is this wrapping so complicated? I simply…
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Insights from a High School Teacher: What Parents of Teens Must Understand
Get Pregnant Fast As an educator with a decade of experience — from overseeing group homes for at-risk teenagers to teaching in STEM-focused academies and classrooms for students who have faced expulsion or incarceration — I have witnessed a myriad of eye-opening experiences through the eyes of today’s youth. Often, I find myself laughing to…
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Navigating Life with My Daughter’s Bipolar Disorder: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast We share a bond that many parents envy. From quick trips for manicures to family outings at trampoline parks and water adventures, our friendship has blossomed through joyous moments. We share laughter, even amidst the occasional chaos that children bring. Your kids and mine enjoy each other’s company—I see how playful and…