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  • When Your Kids Are Night Owls, It’s Not All Bad

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    Parenting Insights from Laura Simmons Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my childhood, I remember two girls whose bedtime was a strict 7:30 p.m. — they were just 7 and 5 years old. If my kids, aged 7 and 5, have eaten their evening snack by that time, I’d be utterly shocked. Depending on…

  • Why Some Kids Naturally Stay Up Late: Embracing the Night Owl Lifestyle

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    Get Pregnant Fast It’s 10:30 p.m., and my daughter stirs to head to the bathroom. As she flicks on the light, my son’s voice drifts from his room: “Mom, what time are we going to the park tomorrow?” Both of them went to bed two hours ago, yet sleep remains elusive. It’s likely they won’t…

  • Real Talk: A Q&A with a Homeschooling Parent

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    Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Real Talk: A Q&A with a Homeschooling Parent by Laura Henderson May 30, 2017 I have chosen to homeschool my three children. This decision stemmed from my own experiences as a student—facing boredom and bullying—and my brief stint as a summer educator. During that time, I noticed that our daily…

  • High School Stress: A Call for Change

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    Get Pregnant Fast A year ago, I navigated one of the most exasperating experiences of my life — the college application process for my oldest child. If you haven’t had the joy of completing countless forms, recommendation letters, scholarship applications, and the dreaded FAFSA, get ready. And if you’ve got a teenager, you’ve likely been…

  • A Homeschooler’s Take on Back-to-School Season

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    Get Pregnant Fast Soon, social media will be flooded with charming back-to-school photos: kids beaming with gap-toothed grins, decked out in stylish outfits, and showing off shiny new backpacks. The little chalkboards will announce, “BACK TO SCHOOL 2023,” with names like “Sophie Thompson, Grade 3” and “Ethan Johnson, Grade 1.” Each sign will artfully display…

  • I Am That Pinterest Parent You Love to Critique

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    Get Pregnant Fast You might not admit it, but I know you’re a little envious of me. I’m the quintessential “Pinterest mom,” the one who browses for ideas and actually brings them to life. I’ve been known to wrap my front door in gauze and googly eyes for Halloween, and I go through glue sticks…

  • Why Children Need Time in Nature for Learning and Growth

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    Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common for children to feel cooped up after spending extended periods indoors. I’ve witnessed my own kids transform from lethargic to lively as soon as we step outside. The initial moping quickly gives way to bursts of energy, with toys strewn all over the house and epic…