Tag: summer activities
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10 Ingenious Strategies to Encourage Your Kids to Play Outdoors This Summer
Get Pregnant Fast As summer heats up and screen time becomes more enticing than ever, it falls upon us as parents to inspire our little ones to embrace the great outdoors. With a little creativity and a dash of humor, you can coax (or even compel) your kids to step outside and savor the joys…
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The Ups and Downs of Your Child’s Summer Job
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year wraps up and summer approaches—filled with long days that often lead to kids lamenting their boredom and pleading for spending money—you might want to consider guiding your child toward a summer job. A little part-time work can keep them busy and give them some cash they didn’t swipe…
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5 Ways to Ruin Summer for Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, I hate to break it to you, but your mom has officially lost her marbles. This summer, she has transformed into an over-caffeinated control freak, determined to pack every second of your break with activities that are more structured than a corporate retreat. From educational summer camps to music…
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The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Summer Camp Registrations
Get Pregnant Fast Summer is just around the corner, and while visions of sun-soaked days dance in our heads, the dreaded summer camp registration process looms ahead. If you’re like us, you’ve faced the chaos of juggling schedules, fees, and your kids’ interests—often feeling like you’re trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded. The…
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Helicopter Parents: Stop Spoiling Summer Fun
Get Pregnant Fast On a sunny afternoon by the lake, I find myself watching a mother and her toddler splashing about, sharing my sand toys. Her little one giggles and jumps, clearly entertained, while my youngest son joins in, his purple life vest bouncing as he moves. As she starts digging in the sand with…
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Summer Camp: A Mom’s Fears vs. the Reality
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches, many moms find themselves grappling with a whirlwind of emotions when it comes to sending their kids off to camp. The anticipation can quickly morph into a series of irrational fears that keep us up at night. Will they be safe? Will they make friends? What if they get…
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An Open Letter to My Kids About Summer
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, As we dive headfirst into summer, I want to set a few ground rules—or rather, the lack of them—because this season is all about freedom and fun. So, go ahead and leave your things wherever you please. Half-finished smoothies in the living room? No problem! Socks strewn across the hallway?…
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10 Reasons Why Parenting in Hot Weather Is a Total Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast As the sweltering heat of summer descends, I find myself grappling with the harsh reality of parenting during this unbearable season. Here in the East Coast, we’ve been hit with a wave of unrelenting temperatures, reaching a stifling 85 degrees along with that infamous humidity. With air conditioners still packed away, I…
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Embracing Summer Chaos: A Comedic Reflection on the School Break
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, summer break—the time when parents everywhere brace themselves for the onslaught of endless questions and requests. If you’re the person joyfully exclaiming, “Only five more days until school is out!” I’m afraid we can’t be friends anymore. Sure, we can grab a drink sometime, but I must unfriend you from my…
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Building Resilience in Our Children Means Allowing Them to Experience Setbacks
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter’s riding instructor, Sarah, calls on a Tuesday morning, I brace myself for unwelcome news. Sarah typically sends a quick text, so a call is out of the ordinary. “Maya had a fall from her horse,” she says, her tone heavy. “Her arm is broken.” Inside, I feel my heart…