Tag: children
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The Days of Babyhood Have Slipped Away
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove past the park, a fleeting moment caught my eye: a young mother maneuvering her double stroller along the busy street. Her baby was peacefully asleep, while her spirited toddler played in their seat. The woman, looking more like a carefree girl in her workout gear, slowed her pace momentarily…
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From Chores to Homework: No Half-Hearted Efforts Allowed
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s imagine a scenario where your child is eager to play outside with friends, but first, they need to tackle their chore of washing the dishes. They rush through it, and when you check, there are still remnants of food stuck on several plates. You have two choices: finish the task yourself,…
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Who Will Tell Her She’s Not Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom! Come here!” my daughter calls from the upstairs bathroom, and I rush up expecting the worst—a potential drowning in the bathtub—but instead find my five-year-old, Lucy, standing on a stool, admiring her reflection in the mirror while clad in her favorite underwear. “I tilted it down, and now I can see…
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Dad Launches Nonprofit to Craft Incredible Halloween Costumes for Kids in Wheelchairs
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring tale of creativity and compassion, a dedicated father has founded a remarkable nonprofit organization aimed at designing “epic” Halloween costumes for children who, like his son, rely on wheelchairs. What began as a heartfelt project for his son, now 10-year-old Max, has blossomed into a movement known as Magic…
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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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The 7 Most Challenging Aspects of Every Field Trip
Get Pregnant Fast When that permission slip comes home, there’s a little section at the bottom asking for chaperones. The choices should really be: _____ Not unless I’m the last parent alive after a zombie apocalypse. _____ I’d rather walk on hot coals, but I haven’t chaperoned all year, so if no one else steps…
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When You’re About to Lose Your Cool, Try These 3 Techniques First
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a challenge, especially on scorching hot days when tempers flare and patience runs thin. Picture this: it’s one of those sweltering afternoons, and I’m drenched in sweat, feeling the heat even while standing still. After what felt like my fifth cold shower, I was hoping for a bit of…
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Kid-Sized Insights on Down Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Jamie Lee Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: June 21, 2011 “Once Max turns three, he’ll be chatting away just like Lily,” my son Leo confidently declared, his little voice brimming with certainty. For a moment, I contemplated letting that statement slide—after all, Max, who doesn’t have any known disabilities,…