Tag: parenting advice
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10 Survival Tips for Grocery Shopping with Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the grocery store with little ones in tow can feel like an uphill battle. If you ask any parent, you’ll likely see a few stress lines forming at the mere thought of it. To help you maintain your sanity during this shopping expedition, here are ten practical tips: Prevent Hunger Meltdowns.…
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Why a Tattoo Shop is the Ultimate (and Trendiest) Choice for Piercing Your Child’s Ears
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to piercing your child’s ears, you might think of the local mall as the go-to destination. However, a tattoo shop can actually provide a safer and more professional environment for this rite of passage. I remember waiting until I was much older than most kids to get my ears…
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Free Childcare from Family: The Hidden Costs
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent exchange on parenting advice, a situation was highlighted that many parents can relate to when it comes to family members providing childcare “for free.” While this arrangement seems like a blessing, it often comes with unspoken expectations and frustrations. The core of the debate revolves around two key questions:…
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An Open Letter to the Mothers of My Grandchildren
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Moms, It’s not every day you receive a message from the past, but in a way, that’s what karma is all about—a topic I often discussed with you during your upbringing. This isn’t a letter filled with “I told you so” remarks; instead, it’s a heartfelt request for you to embrace…
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Stop Pretending Your Child ‘Would Never’ Because Let’s Be Honest — They Totally Would
Get Pregnant Fast Kids have a remarkable talent for showcasing their most chaotic behaviors right when you least expect it, especially in front of other parents. It’s always those moments when the other children are behaving like perfect little angels, while yours is throwing a tantrum that could rival a reality TV star’s meltdown. Perhaps…
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A Letter to My Newborn Son: Preparing for Life’s Uncertainties
Get Pregnant Fast To my precious son, Oliver, as I ponder the unpredictable journey ahead: These past few months have been transformative. On March 18, you made me a father, and just a week earlier, on March 7, I faced a health scare at 36. It wasn’t severe enough to leave lasting damage, but my…
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I’ve Had Enough of Pediatric Growth Charts
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 26, 2021 Originally Published: August 5, 2016 When my first child, Lucas, was born, he was remarkably average in size, with his height and weight sitting comfortably between the 25th and 50th percentiles. He had these delightful chubby thighs that I still wish I could go back and squish! However,…
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Pool Safety for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to keeping your children safe around water, who better to ask than a lifeguard? I turned to my daughter, Jamie, who has been a lifeguard at our local community pool for several years. Last summer, she experienced a “jump” — the lifeguard term for a rescue operation. On a…
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New Teen Driver? Moms, Get Ready for a Whole New Parenting Adventure
Get Pregnant Fast Buckle up, moms and dads, because it’s time to hit the road with your teen behind the wheel. Yes, that teen — the same little one who spent their early years zipping around in a toy car, crashing into walls and furniture without a care in the world. Now, as they prepare…