Tag: parenting
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Your Baby’s Due Date is April 28
Read more Did you know that only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date? Typically, a pregnancy can last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, leaving many parents in suspense until the big day. If you’re curious about tracking your pregnancy week by week, consider downloading the app that can help…
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The Struggles of Preschool Drop-Off: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I can’t help but think my 5-year-old has a morning ritual designed to make preschool drop-off as challenging as possible for me. Each day, as she lies in her little bed, she must contemplate whether to unleash a dramatic wave of tears or adopt a nonchalant attitude. Perhaps she considers making an…
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Understanding Brokenness: A Journey Through Imperfection
Get Pregnant Fast As I was preparing dinner one evening, my lively 3-year-old daughter was twirling around the kitchen, absorbed in her own joyful melody. Suddenly, she halted and glared at the refrigerator, her tiny finger pointing at a colorful painting she had created, proudly displayed by a ceramic snowflake magnet she made at school.…
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Your Baby’s Expected Arrival Date is April 20
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No Way Our Teen Is Getting a New Car for His 16th Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast On my 17th birthday, I stepped out of the DMV, squinting against the late November sun, searching for my mom. She was parked and waiting as I completed the much-anticipated written driver’s test. Having successfully passed my road test—proving I could parallel park like a pro—the written exam was the final hurdle…
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Let’s Take a Breather and Allow Our Kids to Enjoy Nature (Literally)
Get Pregnant Fast My 4-year-old daughter has recently entered a “nature enthusiast” phase. At her preschool, they wrapped up a unit focused on plants and seeds, and at home, she’s been actively engaging with me in our garden. We’ve even borrowed some books from the library to expand our knowledge (she’s eager to learn the…
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School Photoshopped Student’s Missing Teeth: A Misguided Trend
Get Pregnant Fast School photos hold a special place in a parent’s heart. They capture fleeting moments of our children’s growth and quirks, creating lasting memories we can revisit for years to come (and inevitably use to tease them at graduations or weddings). So, it’s no surprise that one mother was taken aback when she…
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My Biracial Son Sees Color, And That’s a Positive Thing
Get Pregnant Fast “Look, it’s Uncle Marcus!” Initially, I was baffled by how my brother, who lives far away, had seemingly appeared in our living room, only to realize my 2-year-old son was pointing at the television. The image displayed was of NBA star Kobe Bryant. Standing at 6-foot-6, Kobe was a world apart from…
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If You Believe Kids with Food Allergies Are an Inconvenience, Think Again
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across a post by a mother expressing her frustration about having to accommodate children with food allergies during classroom celebrations. She lamented that her child was being “punished” because they couldn’t indulge in the same treats as their peers due to this so-called “allergy insanity.” In her words, children…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Strong-Willed 7-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As I stand in the kitchen, my son Max is mimicking my every word as I calmly ask him to take a time-out for the third time. His expression is one of sheer defiance, and while his impersonation makes him look silly, inside I feel a rush of frustration. He’s pushing every…