Tag: parenting tips
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10 Advantages of Bringing Your Kids Along to the Doctor’s Office
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself wishing I could slip away to appointments without my little ones. The thought of taking my rambunctious 4-year-old and my spirited 2-year-old into a doctor’s office feels daunting. However, a recent unexpected visit forced me to load them into the car and head to the…
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Ringworm in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Get Pregnant Fast If you notice a red or pinkish-brown circular rash on your child’s skin, it could be a sign of a common fungal infection known as ringworm. Don’t let the name fool you—there are no actual worms involved! Instead, this condition is characterized by scaly patches that often form a ring shape, leaving…
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To the Parents of Little Adventurers
Get Pregnant Fast There’s nothing quite like being thousands of miles away from home, exhausted and frazzled, with two energetic kids in tow, to make you question your parenting skills. That’s exactly where I found myself last week during our “vacation” in sunny California, visiting friends and family. It took nearly a week for my…
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5 Things I Stopped Doing When I Welcomed My Third Child
Get Pregnant Fast The moment I discovered I was expecting my third child, I was immediately thrust into a whirlwind of emotions. Just the day after taking that pregnancy test, I found myself balancing my two little ones, a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old, as we made our way down the stairs for breakfast. It was…
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My Kids Cried It Out, and Now They Sleep Like Champions — No Regrets Here
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I know that the “cry-it-out” method can spark heated discussions. It seems impossible to browse the internet without encountering passionate opinions about whether leaving your little ones to cry themselves to sleep is an acceptable practice. Today, I want to share my personal journey and the positive outcomes of…
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10 Essential Things to Say to Your Teen Daughter Who’s Eyeing Emancipation
Get Pregnant Fast This weekend, rising star Mia Thompson, 17, made headlines after gaining her legal emancipation from her mother. While the media has focused on troubling allegations of neglect in this case, many parents can relate to the age-old struggle between teens yearning for freedom and the concerns of their caregivers. It’s a timeless…
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Navigating New Experiences for Your Baby with Hearing Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a baby with hearing loss into new experiences can be both exciting and challenging. Here are some tips to help guide your little one through important milestones as they grow. Childcare Considerations Whether you’re opting for a nanny, a family member, or daycare, it’s crucial that your caregiver understands your baby’s…
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Five Behaviors Moms Wish Would Disappear
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we share a unique bond and a common goal: to support each other in this wild journey of parenthood. Sometimes that means gently pointing out behaviors that drive us all a little crazy. Here are five things we’d love to see put to rest. 1. Stop Seeking Your Child’s Approval…
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4 Strategies for a Kid-Free Getaway
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: a vacation with your kids often doesn’t feel like a true getaway. While some may argue that squeezing into a cramped hotel room or dragging tired little ones through theme parks is memorable family bonding, it often feels more like a chaotic chore than a leisurely escape. The truth…
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When Do Toddlers Start Jumping, Running, Climbing & Kicking? A Guide to Milestones and Helpful Strategies
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as your little one masters walking, they’re just a hop, skip, and jump away from advancing to more exciting gross motor skills like running, jumping, climbing, and kicking. Here’s how to support your child’s journey in mastering these milestones. When Do Toddlers Start Running? Typically, children transition from walking to…