Tag: parenting
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Kindergarten Class Celebrates Reading Milestone with a ‘Millionaire Bash’
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful show of enthusiasm for reading, a kindergarten class recently hosted a ‘Millionaire Bash’ to celebrate their remarkable achievement of reading one million words over the school year. This charming event not only highlighted the importance of literacy but also instilled a sense of joy and accomplishment in the young…
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Support and Kindness: Embracing the Reality of Raising a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast To all the parents, friends, and loved ones of those navigating the complexities of autism, this message is for you. We understand that you may feel caught in an uncomfortable position. If you acknowledge that something might be off with our child’s development, it can lead to defensiveness on our part. Conversely,…
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Should We Really Be Celebrating Dads Just for Being Dads?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself navigating the grocery store with my three children, ages 10, 8, and 3. My youngest was nestled in the cart while the older two clung to the sides, all displaying a less-than-stellar attitude. This scenario is all too familiar; taking three kids under 10 to the store often…
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My Son’s Naturally Grumpy Nature: Embracing His Unique Temperament
Get Pregnant Fast Living with my son is a bit like sharing space with a real-life Oscar the Grouch. He thrives on routine, and if someone disrupts it—beware of the storm that follows. Just turning on the light to wake him can unleash a wave of grumpiness that blankets our home. He prefers his own…
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Friends, Let’s Set the Record Straight on Playdate Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast Hey Laura, Thanks a ton for dropping by for the playdate today! My son had an absolute blast playing with your daughter, and he’s already asking when they can get together again outside of school. I value transparency in friendships, so I felt it was important to reach out and clarify something…
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Mamas, Stand Up for Your Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: This article contains content that may be triggering for survivors of sexual harassment or abuse. I was just 11 years old, a summer day etched in my memory. Clad in a black one-piece swimsuit with damp hair, my cousins and I had spent the day at the lake with our…
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Daily Baths? No Way, Our Kids Don’t Require Them
Get Pregnant Fast At last, I can check one thing off my parenting list. Before I embraced the chaos of parenthood, I fondly recall a weekend spent at the home of our friends, who were already knee-deep in raising two lively children. My husband and I watched in a mix of awe and dread as…
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4-Year-Old Handles Firearm at NRA Convention Amidst Adult Approval
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident at the National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, a video surfaced showing a four-year-old boy playing with a firearm while adults looked on, calling him “adorable.” This disturbing footage has raised significant concerns about gun safety and child development. The NRA’s annual event included notable speakers…
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This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting This Comic Highlights the Most Draining Aspect of Motherhood by Sarah Thompson Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 Originally Published: June 1, 2017 A comic by French artist Jane Doe has gone viral for its poignant portrayal of the “mental load” that many mothers bear in their households. Her comic, “You Should’ve…