Tag: creativity
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7 Incredible (And Free!) Playgrounds That Foster Exploration, Risk-Taking, and Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast I recently took my 6-year-old son to a new playground that promised adventure. This sprawling beige structure, accented with bright blue and orange, rests on a soft, forgiving surface and is enclosed by a sturdy metal fence. It features two slides, a shaky bridge, and a 5-foot high climbing wall. At first…
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Moms Are Overwhelmed: The Impact on Our Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely that you’re reading this on your smartphone or while juggling multiple tasks. Reports indicate that Americans spend an astonishing 10 hours and 39 minutes each day glued to screens, not even counting time spent on texting or snapping photos. To put this in perspective, nearly half…
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If We Want to Raise Creative, Free-Thinking Kids, It’s Time to Step Back
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was just 4 years old, already demonstrating a knack for reading fluently and grasping complex math concepts, I felt compelled to explore the gifted program options in our school district. Living in a competitive area like New York City, where families invest heavily in tutoring to prepare for these…
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Every Child with ADHD Should Experience ‘Captain Underpants’ – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In the words of popular children’s author Dav Pilkey, “I prefer to think of it as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Delightfulness. Others may label it a disorder.” Pilkey, known for his beloved Captain Underpants series, was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in second grade, a time when he struggled with concentrating, sitting still,…
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Embracing a Schedule-Free Summer: Here’s Why We’re Doing It
Get Pregnant Fast “So, what activities do you have lined up for the kids this summer?” my friend asked me recently. “Actually, I didn’t enroll them in any,” I replied, feeling the weight of my choice settle on me like a heavy backpack. She stared at me in disbelief. “Why on earth would you do…
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8-Year-Old Celebrates with a Dreamy ‘Hamilton’ Birthday Bash
Get Pregnant Fast Themed birthday celebrations have taken center stage in recent years. From colorful Mickey Mouse cupcakes to superhero-themed goody bags, it seems there’s no limit to the creativity on display—at least according to Pinterest. In today’s world, parents are expected to go above and beyond with their party planning, lest they risk losing…
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It Took Me 14 Years to Recognize the Dangers of My Manic Episodes
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I experienced mania, I was completely oblivious. I had long been acquainted with depression, which often enveloped me in darkness, filled with sadness, despair, and tears. However, mania was a term I recognized but didn’t fully understand—until it overwhelmed me. My initial manic episode was all-consuming. It began innocently…
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Mom Transforms Ultrasound Images into Stunning Embroidered Keepsakes
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where creativity knows no bounds, one talented mother has taken the ordinary ultrasound photo and turned it into something truly extraordinary. Thanks to the internet, we’re witnessing an explosion of innovative ideas for celebrating pregnancy, and this latest trend is simply breathtaking: embroidered ultrasound keepsakes. Meet Laura Thompson Laura…