Tag: children
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10 Ways a Mom Compares to a Flight Attendant
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the daily grind of parenting, mothers often find themselves navigating a chaotic environment that would make any flight attendant proud. Here are ten amusing ways that moms mirror the work of flight attendants, minus the uniform and the salary. Pre-Flight Announcements Flight Attendant: “Ladies and gentlemen, we are…
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Kate Middleton Advocates for Dismantling Stigma Around Children’s Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful statement about children’s mental well-being, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is utilizing her significant influence to highlight the importance of addressing mental health issues in younger generations. In her compelling guest blog post for the Huffington Post, she emphasizes the urgent need to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental…
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Dear Kids: Please Stay Out of My… Everything
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, children. They truly are a blessing, aren’t they? Remember the days before you graced our lives? Back when we could just stroll into a store, pick out the finest items, and return home to find them exactly where we left them? Those were the days! Now, it feels like a tornado…
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5 Reasons Why I Discuss Sex and Sexuality with My Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating conversations about sex and sexuality with children can be daunting. However, as parents, my partner and I believe it’s crucial to foster an environment where our little ones feel informed and comfortable. Here are five compelling reasons why we choose to engage our kids in discussions about these important topics. 1.…
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11 Encouraging Words for Aspiring Young Artists
Get Pregnant Fast In my family, both my upbringing and the one I’ve joined through marriage, we have artists in various fields: writers, musicians, visual creators, and performers. Therefore, when my children express an interest in music or writing, I feel equipped to guide them. Here are eleven conversations I’d have with my kids about…
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Why I Welcomed Kids to My Wedding and Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Get Pregnant Fast Fifteen years ago, I tied the knot in an environment far removed from the social media frenzy that dictates so much of our lives today. Back then, choices regarding our wedding—everything from the venue and decorations to the guest list—were shaped by heartfelt discussions with family and friends rather than endless scrolling…
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When Life Throws Lice Your Way
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend Jenna shared her recent lice saga, I couldn’t help but chime in with my own experience, as if we were narrating our stories at a quirky lice-themed gathering. Just the week before, I had stashed away my kids’ beloved stuffed animals in plastic bags in the shed after discovering…
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5 Things Your Kids Don’t Care About
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you quickly learn that children have an incredible ability to tune out the world around them. After spending countless hours with them, it becomes clear just how little they comprehend about our lives and struggles. Here are five truths about what your kids simply don’t care about. 1. They…
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I’m a Rules Enthusiast — Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a total rules enthusiast. The structure and clarity that rules bring to the sometimes chaotic world of parenting are invaluable. Crafting and adhering to guidelines that reflect my parenting philosophy, values, and basic common sense has been my lifeline through motherhood. Knowing what to expect—when to act and how long to…