Tag: childhood memories
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4-Year-Old Steals the Show with Enthusiastic ‘Moana’ Performance
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent elementary school graduation ceremony, the spotlight was stolen by one particularly enthusiastic child during a performance of “How Far I’ll Go” from Disney’s beloved film, “Moana.” This little star’s presentation was nothing short of spectacular, and that’s putting it lightly. These school performances are always a mixed bag of…
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A Tribute to Growing Up with Brothers
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up with two brothers was an adventure, to say the least. As the eldest sibling in a trio of boys just 17 months apart, I spent much of my childhood dodging a barrage of smelly surprises, often questioning how long it had been since they’d last bathed. Being the only girl…
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Why Are Parents Holding Onto Their Kids’ Lost Teeth?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my son lost a molar, and let me tell you, it was quite the scene. Blood everywhere and a view of the root where it had come loose—it was, in the simplest terms, incredibly unpleasant. When I first heard about parents preserving their children’s baby teeth, I chuckled. Surely, this was…
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This Mom’s Approach to a Schedule-Free Summer is Spot On
Get Pregnant Fast In the hustle and bustle of summer, many parents find themselves overwhelmed, shuttling their children between sports, activities, and camps. Instead of the relaxing break we all hope for, summer can often feel more chaotic than the school year. However, one mother has decided to break free from this cycle and give…
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Growing Up with Processed Food: My Nostalgic Favorites
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, it’s not just about the food; it’s about the memories tied to it. The other day, while waiting for my turn at the office microwave, I overheard a colleague reminiscing about her mom’s famous sweet potato pie. Her eyes sparkled as she spoke of family gatherings filled…
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Embracing the Ordinary: Why It’s Okay to Be Average
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By Jamie Updated: November 16, 2023 Originally Published: November 16, 2023 Your friend rushes over to your table, breathless and apologetic for being late to your monthly lunch catch-up. “I’m so sorry!” she exclaims. “I just got back from Jake’s private cello lesson. He’s going to nationals next week!” “Wow,…
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I’ll Long for These Moments — Won’t I?
Get Pregnant Fast Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed, surrounded by little ones demanding your attention, leaving you with little to no time for yourself? On those days, it often feels like chaos reigns supreme. One child is wailing, another is throwing a fit, and all you can think is, “Please, just go play for…
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I Promise You, One Day You’re Going to Look Back and Miss This
Get Pregnant Fast There will come a day when you find a rare, peaceful moment while using the bathroom instead of hearing tiny hands banging on the door or a child crying out in distress because of an owie, sending you into a panic. One day, you might just miss the chaos of daily life.…