Tag: family experiences
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Toys ‘R’ Us May Be Preparing to Shut Down All U.S. Locations
Get Pregnant Fast In a move that could bring a wave of nostalgia and disappointment to those who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, Toys ‘R’ Us is reportedly contemplating the closure of all its U.S. stores. Following a bankruptcy filing last September aimed at restructuring $5 billion in debt and revamping its retail…
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Don’t Overlook the Small Moments
Get Pregnant Fast This little guy in the photo? He’s my inspiration. This snapshot was taken at a typical fast-food joint, a place where countless parents have snapped similar pictures of their kids. Amidst his scrunched-up smile and the remnants of a cheeseburger, it might be hard to recognize the significance of this moment. For…
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Raising a Child with an Old Soul: A Remarkable Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “All my friends are having a huge playdate today, and they are bringing their Nerf guns and everything!” my son, Liam, excitedly informed me the other day. Oh dear, I thought, here it comes. I braced myself for the discussion about his feelings regarding not being invited. “Are you disappointed that you…
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Childhood Letters from Camp: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hilarious Take on Summer Adventures
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no surprise that Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind Hamilton and In the Heights, possesses a dramatic flair. Recently, he took to Twitter to share a collection of childhood letters he penned during his time at summer camp, and they are guaranteed to leave you in stitches. From the get-go, it was…
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Sesame Place Becomes the First Theme Park Recognized as a Certified Autism Center
Get Pregnant Fast As April marks National Autism Awareness Month, it’s a fitting time to highlight Sesame Place, the beloved Sesame Street theme park in Pennsylvania, which has achieved the remarkable status of being the first theme park worldwide to be designated as a Certified Autism Center. This recognition, in partnership with the International Board…
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We’re Embracing a ‘No Toy’ Christmas This Year
Get Pregnant Fast The sheer volume of toys that my 19-month-old daughter has accumulated is astonishing. Toys are scattered throughout our house—stuffed animals in the living room, a play kitchen in the kitchen, and toys strewn in the guest bedroom. They are literally everywhere. She has so many toys that she hardly even notices when…
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You Want to Create Lasting Memories, But Your Children Crave Material Gifts. What Should You Do?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the buzzphrase “experiences over things” is everywhere, especially during the holiday season. We live in a time where our homes are overflowing with possessions, and many of us aspire to prioritize meaningful experiences instead of material goods. While celebrities may indulge in extravagant gifts, as parents, we strive to…
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The Great Christmas Tree Showdown: Team Real Vs. Team Fake
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my family was firmly in the Team Fake camp when it came to Christmas trees. Every year, right after Thanksgiving, we would haul down an old, battered box from the attic, held together with masking tape, revealing our well-worn artificial tree. This was back in the ’90s, before pre-lit options…
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Raising My Child in My Hometown: A Unique Experience
Get Pregnant Fast As a native of Staten Island, New York, I often describe it as the borough that time forgot, and for good reason. I always knew that things didn’t change much here, but I truly grasped the extent of this when I was away for four years. Honestly, I never anticipated returning to…