Tag: family bonding
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13 Classic Books from Your ’80s Childhood That Your Kids Must Read
Get Pregnant Fast Attention all parents who grew up in the late ’70s and early ’80s! It’s time to dust off those beloved paperbacks and introduce your children to the timeless tales you cherished. Say goodbye to the latest trends like “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and vampire novels, and welcome characters like Fudge and…
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Dad Receives a Real Tattoo from an Unlikely Artist: His 4-Year-Old Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, we often see parents tattooing their bodies to commemorate their children. But have you ever heard of a dad allowing his child to tattoo him? That’s exactly what one father did, and it’s undeniably heartwarming. Meet Jake Thompson, a tattoo artist and owner of Inked Expressions in…
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We May Not Have Fancy Vacations or Summer Camps, But We Create Our Own Fun
Get Pregnant Fast As summer rolls around, my social media feed fills up with stunning selfies of friends lounging on sun-soaked beaches and enjoying lavish family getaways. I see their tan lines and cheerful faces, and read about the challenges of packing for a family of seven. I scroll through the endless stream of humble…
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Couples Cherish Endearing Traditions, Showcasing the Joys of Married Life
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I have been blissfully united in matrimony for nearly two decades. While it might seem like just a blink of an eye, the passage of time is undeniable. We have shared a significant portion of our adult lives together, and honestly, we wouldn’t trade that for anything. One of…
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Bathing With Your Toddler Is Completely Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 5, 2021 Originally Published: Sep. 4, 2016 Bathing with my toddler is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Yet, it’s baffling how some people choose to sexualize such a simple, everyday activity. How did we arrive at a point where we can accept provocative advertisements featuring adult entertainers, while simultaneously…
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Embracing the Night: Why I Choose to Let My Kids Sleep in My Bed
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I have a confession: on most nights, my bed is shared with one (or more) of my children. With four little ones in the house, each capable of waking up in the middle of the night due to sickness, fear, or simply the need for comfort, it’s not uncommon…
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My Kids Had an Incredible Summer of Doing Absolutely Nothing
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember one July afternoon from my childhood in the 1980s. Dressed in my trusty pink sequined tutu, I scampered around the cracked kiddie pool set up in our yard, leaping over the hose that lay carelessly to the side. My little sister, blissfully unaware of the world around her,…
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The Case for a ‘Just Us’ Holiday
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to Christmas morning, if you ask my children, their ideal scenario is simple: “Let’s stay home in our pajamas and play with our new toys all day.” And you know what? That’s exactly what we’ve chosen to do for the last several years—without any regrets. Before my kids came…