Tag: parenting
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Is the Artipoppe Zeitgeist Baby Carrier Really Worth $400? An Honest Review from One Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a first-time mom, I impulsively added the stylish Artipoppe Zeitgeist baby carrier to my registry. It was undeniably pricey, but its chic design stood out as the most fashionable baby carrier I had ever encountered. Fast forward four years and two kids later, and I still adore the Zeitgeist’s aesthetic. However,…
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5 Reasons Balloons Should Be Banned from Existence
Get Pregnant Fast We all have fond memories of balloons, don’t we? But if you ask me, they should be kicked to the curb. Here’s why: The Great Escape: No matter how diligently you instruct your child to keep that balloon close, it always seems to find a way to soar away. You could tie…
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Why Telling ADHD Kids to “Stop Fidgeting” is Counterproductive
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to kids with ADHD, the phrase “stop fidgeting” can be more harmful than helpful. A recent study from the University of Central Florida reveals that children with ADHD actually learn better when they’re allowed to move around. The researchers analyzed the behaviors of 52 boys aged 8 to 12,…
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Is This the End of Summer Love?
Get Pregnant Fast Oh no, not another celebrity breakup! We’re still recovering from the splits of Alex and Jamie, Chris and Taylor, and Sam and Blake, but now we have to grapple with the shocking news of Kermit and Miss Piggy? This feels worse than our parents’ divorces. It’s like our entire childhood has been…
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Parents, Let’s Get Real About Choking
Get Pregnant Fast “How can I give my child a cracker when that same size could pose a choking hazard?” “How is she supposed to chew fruit without any teeth?” “She gagged on a cracker, so she’s not ready!” “It’s just too dangerous…” I know that many of you feel anxious about introducing solid foods…
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To the Mom with a Toddler and a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on you—yes, you, the one balancing the love of a newborn while managing the exuberance of a toddler. Your heart is expanding as you hold your little one close, and at the same time, your toddler is clamoring for your attention,…
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Why I Decided to Ease Up on My Parenting Style
Get Pregnant Fast In my formative years, I grew up in a household where children were expected to be seen and not heard. Argumentation was off-limits, and we dutifully attended church each Sunday. The only acceptable jeans for school were fresh and unwrinkled. By the age of ten, I was informed that I was a…
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Keep Your Child in a Crib As Long As You Can: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Thompson Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 Originally Published: Dec. 27, 2016 Until just a few months ago, my daughter was still happily nestled in her crib. Oh, I see you there, in your perfectly coordinated outfit. You want to know how old she is? shifts gaze, muttering under my breath She’s……
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Lego’s Ingenious Marketing Scheme: The Slipper That Parents Didn’t Know They Needed
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows the agony of stepping on a stray Lego piece in the middle of the night. It’s a rite of passage that often comes with a symphony of expletives. Yes, Legos have become the unofficial torture devices of parenthood, and we’ve all come to terms with that reality. In a…