Tag: parenting
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Just One Hour of Daily TV Can Lead to Childhood Obesity
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study has revealed alarming insights regarding children’s television viewing habits and their correlation with obesity. Researchers found that kindergartners and first-graders who watched just one hour of TV each day were significantly more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who limited their screen time to under 60…
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Why I Embrace ‘Car Prayers’ Just Like My Mother Did
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, Sunday mornings at my home were anything but serene. With my dad often rushing off to church for early meetings, my mom was left to manage the chaos of six children. We would wake up slowly, often needing multiple nudges to get out of bed. There was always one…
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The Top 10 Reasons We’re Not Getting Intimate Tonight
Get Pregnant Fast A little while back, a fellow made headlines for tracking his partner’s reasons for skipping intimacy in an Excel spreadsheet and sharing it with the world. I can only imagine how that boosts her desire! To ensure my husband doesn’t start compiling his own list, I thought it wise to lay out…
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I’m Anxious About Leaving My Kids in the Car for Just a Few Minutes
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often wrestle with guilt and fear over the decisions I make, especially when it comes to my three boys, aged 6, 5, and 3. I know that some might label me as reckless or even unfit for motherhood, but let me clarify: I occasionally leave my children unattended…
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Hey Mom! Look at This!
Get Pregnant Fast The weather has been delightful this week, with warm temperatures and clear blue skies beckoning us outdoors to shake off the remnants of winter. What better way to embrace the early spring than with a trip to the park? Taking four teenagers to the park is a vastly different experience from our…
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The Weekend Paradox of Parenting: A Lighthearted Look
Get Pregnant Fast As I step out of the shower on a Sunday morning—the rare 15 minutes of solitude I managed to grab—I can’t help but chuckle as I glance back at my bathtub. “Until next weekend,” I whisper, blowing it a playful kiss. No, I’m not losing my mind—just a mom trying to find…
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Why My Sons Have Long Hair
Get Pregnant Fast People often confuse my sons for girls. When they do, I gently correct them, using “he” or “him” instead of “she.” Strangers frequently look mortified and mumble apologies, as if mistaking my sons for girls is a serious faux pas. I simply brush it off with a reassuring smile. After all, when…
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Master Multitasking Educator Comforts Student’s Baby Amidst Lecture
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of compassion, a dedicated professor stepped in to comfort a crying baby, allowing her mother to focus on her studies. For parents juggling coursework and childcare, unforeseen circumstances can be particularly stressful, often risking their academic success. However, one professor at a local university took it upon himself…
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Hey Dads: Step Up to the Plate at Night
Get Pregnant Fast My partner, Mike, rises at the crack of dawn every day, catching an early train to the city where he dedicates himself to teaching high school English. When he returns home, I often hand over our two rambunctious little boys to him while I wrap up dinner preparations. After we enjoy our…