Tag: school events
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4 Insights Gained from My Son’s First Middle School Awards Ceremony
Get Pregnant Fast By: Amanda L. Carter I once thought that after seven years of school events, I’d mastered the art of parenting at these gatherings. I have a scar on my hand from gluing together 27 second-graders’ handprints for a holiday craft. And let’s not forget the memory of being trapped on a bus…
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Let’s Embrace a New Approach to Fundraising: Ditch the Bake Sale
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, fundraising for our children’s schools often feels like a necessary evil. We’ve all been there—pushing our kids to sell questionable chocolate bars and lugging around catalogs filled with tacky holiday items that no one really wants. Why do we willingly put ourselves through this? One ingenious PTA…
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It’s Absolutely Fine to Celebrate Academic Achievements
Get Pregnant Fast In my son’s previous school, he was the proud recipient of numerous academic awards. He’s diligent, focused, and consistently delivers high-quality work. The accolades he earned were a testament to his hard work and intelligence. I’ve never had to nudge him to complete homework or prepare for tests. Yes, he’s genuinely bright.…
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Teen Steps Up to Comfort Young Cheerleader When Military Dad is Absent
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of compassion, a high school student recently came to the rescue of a nine-year-old girl during a school performance when her military father couldn’t be there to support her. This touching incident highlights the often-overlooked realities that children face outside the classroom. Little Mia Thompson was performing with…
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Thoughts That Race Through a Parent’s Mind During a School Concert
Get Pregnant Fast On the list of anxiety-inducing parenting events, school concerts are right at the top. The emotional rollercoaster of these performances can make even the most seasoned parents consider alternative education routes. Getting my kids dressed for the occasion is a Herculean task. My little ones would rather run around in their pajamas…
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School Holiday Parties? No, Thank You!
Get Pregnant Fast As we dive into the Christmas season, guess what’s on the agenda? That’s right—school holiday parties! What a delightful surprise, especially since I was just lamenting about how little quality time I’ll get with my kids while we travel to visit family. Nothing like being coerced into spending a few extra hours…
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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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Embracing My Role as the Bake Sale Mom
Get Pregnant Fast This week, an email popped up in my inbox that took me by surprise in ways I didn’t anticipate. It wasn’t bad news or anything to fret over—it was simply a message with the subject line “Bake Sale.” Over the past five years of navigating life with elementary-aged kids, I’ve received countless…
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7 Essential Reminders for Moms This School Year
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year begins, there are a few key things every mom should keep in mind while preparing to send the kids off once again. Here’s a friendly reminder of what to consider: Time Flies: Seriously, it’s true what all those experienced moms say: the school years zoom by. That little…