Tag: family time
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I Always Make Time to Lie Down With My Kids When They Ask (Even When It’s the Last Thing I Want to Do)
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can you lay down with me?” As I glanced at the clock, frustration bubbled up—9:30 p.m. and the last thing I felt like doing was lying down. I was exhausted. All I wanted was to finish that show I started with my partner, whom I hadn’t seen much of lately. My…
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The ‘No Homework’ Movement Deserves Widespread Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve spent countless evenings alongside my children, navigating the frustrations of homework, especially during my eldest son’s fourth-grade year. I vividly recall the agonizing sight of him arriving home each day at 3:30 PM, staring blankly at the wall while munching on snacks for what felt like an eternity.…
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Family and Friends, Please Stop Overloading My Kids with Gifts
Get Pregnant Fast Every time the dust settles after a holiday or one of my children’s birthdays, I find myself grappling with a post-celebration hangover. Alongside this, I feel a strong inclination to grab a trash bag and purge the excess toys and gifts that have taken over our home. This ongoing cycle leaves me…
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Heartfelt Lessons from a Grieving Father: A Reminder of What Truly Matters
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an overwhelming journey, filled with endless tasks and challenges. There are days when you might find yourself wishing for bedtime to arrive, yearning for a moment of silence to gather your thoughts. Yet, even during the most chaotic times, each second spent with our children is a precious gift…
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Parents, Take a Moment to Read This Teen’s Heartfelt Post and Try Not to Get Emotional
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post on Humans of New York, a 14-year-old girl shared her candid reflections on the pressures of growing up, and her words are both poignant and thought-provoking. For parents, her insights are a mix of comfort and heartbreak. It’s a common assumption that young teens are eager to embrace…