Tag: Holidays
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Hatchimals Are Causing a Stir, and Parents Are Not Amused
Get Pregnant Fast Hatchimals, the must-have toys of the holiday season, are back in the news, and not for the right reasons. After Christmas, numerous parents took to the Spin Master Facebook page to express their frustration over their Hatchimals not hatching. However, the latest buzz is about something even more shocking: several parents are…
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New York Principal Clarifies Holiday Celebrations: No Ban, Just Inclusivity
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent wave of controversy, a principal from an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, found herself at the center of heated debates online. Reports circulated claiming that Principal Sophia Martinez of PS169 had enacted a ban on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even the Pledge of Allegiance. However, the truth is far…
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We Created a Holiday Called Giving Day – And It Didn’t Go as Planned
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something invigorating about the anticipation and joy that comes with a holiday. Yet, the planning, the chores, and the ever-present risk of unrealistic expectations can be overwhelming. This internal conflict is what I faced when my eldest son, Ben, proposed that we establish a new family holiday: Giving Day. The concept…
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The Reality of Parenting Every Teen Should Understand
Get Pregnant Fast If you have a middle schooler at home, you might have encountered the infamous Flour Sack Baby. The idea behind this project is that caring for a bag of flour in a onesie for a week will help deter teen pregnancy by showcasing the challenges and responsibilities of raising a child. But…
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Navigating the Holiday Season with Autism: Practical Tips for Families
Get Pregnant Fast Holidays can be a challenging time for families with children on the autism spectrum. The combination of school breaks, large family gatherings, and stimulating environments can create a perfect storm of stress and sensory overload. As a parent of twin boys with autism, I’ve faced my share of holiday chaos. Here’s how…
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10 Reasons Summer is Way Better Than Winter
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: every season has its quirks, especially for moms. But if we’re being honest, summer tends to be a little less aggravating than winter. It’s like choosing between a mild headache and a full-blown migraine. Here are ten reasons why summer is the season we all look forward to more…
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7 Strategies for Navigating the Holidays After a Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, it can bring a mix of emotions, especially after a divorce. You may have successfully created a new routine for yourself and your children, but now the holidays are looming on the horizon like a freight train. Halloween rolls around, and suddenly you’re reminded that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah,…
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We’re Not Just Christmas Families. We’re Hanukkah Families Too.
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, during a drive, my 4-year-old daughter asked me, “Are we Christmas families?” Christmas families? What does that even mean? This holiday season, her fascination with Christmas is palpable. At the bank, she rushes to the Christmas tree, tugging my hand excitedly, “Look at the ornaments! And all the presents, Mommy!” At…
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Can We Please Stop Making Everything So Over-the-Top Magical?
Get Pregnant Fast Earlier this year, on St. Patrick’s Day morning, I followed our routine with only a slight twist. I helped my son get dressed, intentionally laying out a green shirt. That was it. After dropping him off at school, I returned home to browse online, and what did I find? Kitchens with overturned…
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Embracing Charity Over Self During the Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast The sight of someone begging on the street can be a stark reminder of the world around us, and it’s one that has haunted me for years. This isn’t just about a single person with a cardboard sign; it’s about the nagging guilt that I’m not doing enough to help those who…