Tag: children
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Twenty Questions I Can’t Quite Answer
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, full of endless inquiries from our little ones. I once read that kids ask around 250 questions a day. Multiply that by my three kids, and you can imagine the constant state of bewilderment I’m in—hence the wine in the shower routine! Most questions are simple and…
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Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Family Pet: Our Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “Maybe we should search online for advice on how to explain this to her,” I said through my tears. “I’m sure there are experts out there who can guide us.” My husband, Mark, looked at me gently and replied, “Sure, there are plenty of resources online, but they can’t tell us what…
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The Joy of Shopping with Kids: A Mother’s Delight
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something truly special about taking your children along for shopping trips. From the early days when they were tiny infants, squawking in the grocery cart, to now—this joy has only grown. Having them by my side transforms a simple errand into a delightful adventure. Kids have an uncanny ability to bring…
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Third Graders Warn Classmate He’ll Be ‘Sent Home’ If Trump Wins
Get Pregnant Fast In a disconcerting reflection of current political climates, a mother recently shared a troubling incident involving her son in third grade. This event underscores how the messages propagated by political figures like Trump are permeating the minds of children. Shaun Carter, a writer for a prominent news outlet, highlighted the mom’s post…
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7-Year-Old Discovers $100 Scratch-Off Ticket and Chooses to Feed Those in Need
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming story that highlights the kindness of youth, a young girl used her luck from a $100 scratch-off ticket to make a difference in her community. During a routine outing with her mother in Independence, Missouri, seven-year-old Emily Johnson stumbled upon a winning lottery ticket. Instead of indulging in treats…
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To My Fellow Mothers Navigating Life’s Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days. I caught one of my little ones, Max, playing in the toilet—yes, with pee in it. After a quick rescue, handwashing, and a sigh, we moved on to the next adventure of the evening. Ten minutes later, I found him munching on dirt from a houseplant.…
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10 Surprising Ways Parenthood Can Actually Save You Money
Get Pregnant Fast So you’re thinking about diving into parenthood? Maybe you’ve already found yourself in a bit of a predicament, like welcoming a little one sooner than planned. (Welcome to the club!) While your main focus will always be what’s best for your child, it’s natural to worry about the financial implications: Can we…
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9 Ways Parents Throw Money Down the Drain
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can feel like a never-ending cycle of expenses, and it’s not uncommon for parents to find themselves spending between $250,000 and $490,000 to raise a single child. In the quest to provide our little ones with everything they could possibly want, we often end up wasting money in several surprising ways.…
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7 Engaging and Effective Strategies to Introduce Mindfulness to Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast This week, I had the opportunity to lead a mindfulness session at my kids’ elementary school. To my surprise, I found that the children imparted more wisdom to me than I could ever offer them. During my preparation for the class, I stumbled upon an abundance of research on mindfulness programs in…