Tag: family values
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I’m Not a Tiger Mom, But My Kids Are Taking Piano and Spanish Classes
Get Pregnant Fast I consider myself a pretty laid-back parent. Our family routine is a bit loose. Bath time? Not every night. Homework? I don’t quiz my kids on their spelling. Bedtime? Let’s just say it’s more of a guideline than a rule. We don’t sign them up for every extracurricular under the sun to…
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Why I Overemphasize My Kids’ Worth
Get Pregnant Fast They sit on the living room floor, crafting towering structures from colorful blocks, transforming them into fantastical creations. Moments later, they’re off to sketch treasure maps that lead to imaginary worlds hidden in every corner of their play space. One moment they’re building, the next they’re lost in their vibrant imaginations, concocting…
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25 Reasons Why We Cherish Dads
Get Pregnant Fast Father, Dad, Pops—regardless of how you refer to the man who played a significant role in your upbringing or is presently guiding your children, today is a day dedicated to celebrating him. It’s the perfect opportunity to make fathers feel valued, express our love, and share the reasons why they hold such…
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Please Allow My Child to Bring a Gift to Your Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: September 10, 2023 Originally Published: November 13, 2015 One of the things that brings my son the greatest joy is creating cards for his loved ones and selecting small gifts. He willingly shares his belongings and often saves his allowance to buy little surprises for his sister. Just the other day,…
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The 10 Commandments of Southern Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the charm of a Southern upbringing! From mastering the art of colorful banter during backyard football games to digging for our own fishing bait, we Southerners know how to embrace life. But as much as we love our laid-back lifestyle, we also scrub up nicely for church on Sundays. If you’ve…
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5 Parenting Practices I Simply Won’t Adopt for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I first got married, childless, and in my early twenties, I had plenty of time to dream up whimsical ideas about what parenting would entail. I envisioned delightful Saturdays spent at farmers’ markets, my kids happily sampling fresh produce, all while we searched for the finest broccoli together. Then reality hit.…
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Can Our Kids Find Joy in Simplicity?
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study conducted by Children’s Worlds unveiled some thought-provoking insights into children’s happiness and their perceptions of wealth, family, and education. Surprisingly, children from diverse countries like Algeria, Ethiopia, Israel, Nepal, Switzerland, and the United States—regardless of their economic status—reported high levels of life satisfaction. Interestingly, kids from less affluent nations,…
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5 Things I Will Not Apologize to My Kids For
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’m more than willing to say “I’m sorry” when I make a mistake. But there are certain things I stand firm on. Here are five of them. 1. Not Allowing Them to Use My Phone My kids can ask me every day, but my answer remains unchanged. My phone…
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The Crucial Skill We Must Equip Our Kids With
Get Pregnant Fast I understand what you’re thinking. Really? Another responsibility to add to my parenting checklist? I get it—keeping our kids safe and healthy is already a monumental task. However, this one is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. The skill I’m referring to is cultural competence. Recent tragic events, such as the…
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A Quick Trip to Target Turns into a Lesson in Kindness
Get Pregnant Fast A mother’s ordinary errand at Target transformed into a heartwarming lesson, thanks to a compassionate employee. While on a brief shopping trip, she found herself witnessing a beautiful moment of kindness that resonated deeply with her and her children. Jessica Thompson entered a Target in Greenfield, Indiana, with her two kids and…