Tag: parenting
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How a Toddler Can Turn Your Life Upside Down
Get Pregnant Fast The most chaotic moment of my life occurred one day at a grocery store, where my three-year-old daughter clutched a bright pink princess sippy cup. I had just picked her up from daycare, and it had been a long day for both of us. As we strolled down the aisle, she grabbed…
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Another School District Implements No Homework Policy, Sparking Parental Debate
Get Pregnant Fast As the new academic year approaches, many families across the United States are bracing for the return of early bedtimes and the inevitable homework assignments. However, a school district in Florida is challenging conventional norms with a bold “no homework” initiative for its elementary students, encompassing 31 schools within the district. This…
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Stop Shaming Women for Push Presents
Get Pregnant Fast When I first encountered the concept of push presents, it was through a sensationalized news piece featuring a celebrity and her ostentatious diamond necklace gifted after the birth of her child. Like many parents, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at the extravagant display. Sure, we all agree that a mother…
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Our Mornings Are Pure Mayhem: The Real Struggle of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest son, now ten, was just five, I discovered him on a Sunday morning, fully decked out in his soccer gear—cleats and shin guards included—at an astonishingly early 6:00 AM. “Why are you dressed already?” I inquired. “Soccer doesn’t start until 10:00 AM!” With cool confidence, he replied, “I don’t…
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Does Your Baby Have a Sugar Bug Vein? Here’s What You Should Know
Read more Have you noticed a delicate blue line running between your baby’s eyebrows? This is commonly referred to as a sugar bug vein. Let’s dive into what this means and whether it should be a cause for concern. What is a Sugar Bug? A sugar bug is a visible vein located on the bridge…
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High School Stress: A Call for Change
Get Pregnant Fast A year ago, I navigated one of the most exasperating experiences of my life — the college application process for my oldest child. If you haven’t had the joy of completing countless forms, recommendation letters, scholarship applications, and the dreaded FAFSA, get ready. And if you’ve got a teenager, you’ve likely been…
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Hulu Revives #TGIF, and We’re Loving It!
Get Pregnant Fast Attention, ‘90s enthusiasts! Hulu has come through for us by resurrecting a whopping 75% of the beloved ABC Friday night “TGIF” lineup. In these chaotic times, this nostalgic revival is exactly what we need to lift our spirits. We can now travel back to those carefree days when life felt less overwhelming…
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What I Wish I Could Tell My Past Self After Receiving a Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Me, You’re on the brink of receiving news that, deep down, you sensed was coming. Since that ultrasound revealed soft markers for Down syndrome, you’ve been dreading this moment—the call that will send your 20-week pregnant self to the cold, tiled floor of your new rental home. As you sob and…
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Grocery Shopping: The Homework We Need to Embrace
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows the struggle of trying to pack the perfect lunch for their child, only to have it returned untouched at the end of the day. After countless attempts, I decided it was time for a change. I sent my 9-year-old daughter, Mia, into the grocery store with $14 and a…