Tag: Christmas
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The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly
1. Denial Get Pregnant Fast You find yourself trying to convince yourself that the stack of seven boxes from Amazon is merely stuffed with soft toys. Is it really already 11 p.m.? Surely this won’t take long; I see us tucked in by midnight. Perhaps most of these toys come pre-assembled. I can handle this—after…
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Why This Mom is Ready to Say Goodbye to Christmas
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 15, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 7, 2011 I can already hear your thoughts: “She wants to give up Christmas? A mother of four? Christmas? You know, the holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus, filled with joy and peace?” Yes, that Christmas. I’m officially over it. When I say “done,”…
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Feeling Overwhelmed by the Holiday Rush Before It Even Begins
Get Pregnant Fast As Halloween approaches, a holiday I usually cherish, I find myself wrestling with a sense of burnout that feels completely out of place. While I should be reveling in the festive spirit, I’m more like a reluctant participant in an endless cycle of holiday hype that seems to start earlier each year.…
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Why I Told My Daughter With Autism That Santa Isn’t Real
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 The enchantment of Christmas has always captivated me. The way it inspires kindness and compassion in people is truly heartwarming. Charitable organizations often see a surge in donations during December, and children joyfully sing carols at schools. While the holiday has become quite commercialized, it still offers families…
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Substitute Teacher Ruins Holiday Spirit: ‘Santa Claus Isn’t Real’
Get Pregnant Fast A Massachusetts substitute teacher found herself in hot water after shattering the dreams of a group of second graders just days before Christmas. During story time at Colonial Park Elementary, this teacher made a startling announcement that left students in tears: “Santa Claus is just a character. There’s no such thing as…
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When Your Kids Have Outgrown A Christmas Full of Toys
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a flood of toy catalogs—those glossy pages filled with the latest must-haves for kids. In years past, my children would eagerly gather around, armed with black markers, circling their desired items or cutting out pictures to send off in a letter to…
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Facing the Realities of Christmas Morning with Kids: A Candid Look
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept away by the picturesque scenes of Christmas morning portrayed in catalogs and Pinterest boards. Many parents, myself included, envision a magical day filled with love, laughter, and heartwarming moments that could rival a Norman Rockwell painting, all set to the soothing sounds…
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10 Things To Stop Worrying About This Christmas
Get Pregnant Fast It’s that time of year again, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season already, you’re not alone. December can be a whirlwind of obligations, expectations, and stress. Why not take a moment to breathe and let go of some of the pressures that come with Christmas? Let’s agree to ditch…