Tag: children
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Will My Daughter Inherit My Anxiety?
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat there, I watched my daughter, Mia, struggle with a simple question. “What’s your birthday?” she hesitated, giving an incorrect answer. Maybe attending this event was a mistake. The night before, she had expressed her worries about going to Birthday Book Club, voicing her dislike for the morning rush. I…
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Minecraft’s Controversial Mod: What Parents Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a disconcerting topic surfaced online: Minecraft has a user-generated sex mod. Frankly, it’s hard to digest this revelation while juggling morning routines, especially when it feels like the world is already inundated with enough chaos. After dropping my kids off at school, curiosity got the better of me and I searched…
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Surviving the Contagion Cycle
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Nov. 12, 2012 Not long ago, I found myself knee-deep in laundry, plucking chunks of half-digested food from my child’s soiled clothes—remnants of last night’s unfortunate bout of vomiting. As I scraped off the curdled egg bits, I couldn’t help but think: What on earth? Seriously,…
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6 Ways Parenting a 3-Year-Old Mirrors Running for President
Get Pregnant Fast While I can’t claim to have firsthand experience running for the highest office in the land, I can confidently say that parenting a 3-year-old shares striking similarities with a presidential campaign. From the relentless scrutiny to the complete lack of privacy, here are six parallels that every parent can relate to: A…
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7 Parenting Decisions I Never Thought I’d Make
Get Pregnant Fast As a father of three—ages 8, 5, and just 6 months—I had a clear vision of how I wanted to parent before my children came along. However, reality has a funny way of shifting those ideals. Here are seven things I swore I’d never allow but have found myself embracing nonetheless. Let…
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Vandals Spread Hate at Brooklyn Park, Children Respond with Messages of Love
Get Pregnant Fast In a disturbing incident at Adam Yauch Park in Brooklyn Heights, named after the late Beastie Boys member, the community woke up to find hateful graffiti defacing the playground. However, local children quickly took action, transforming the negativity into a beautiful display of love and positivity. Just a day after discovering swastikas…
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Why You Should Consider Inviting Kids to Your Wedding
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 Originally Published: Feb. 20, 2013 Picture this: a picturesque wedding set in a historic park, with stunning floral centerpieces beckoning as you approach the open barn doors. It’s a scene that radiates romance, but for me, it quickly turned into a whirlwind of chaos. I…
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Parenting Wisdom Inspired by Confucius
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the chaotic journey of parenthood, have you ever paused to think, “What wisdom might Confucius impart?” Probably not, but it’s an amusing thought. If the illustrious philosopher were among us today, he’d likely share some intriguing insights. Below, I’ve compiled 15 pearls of wisdom that reflect the quirks…
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Traveling with Children: The Adventure Awaits
Get Pregnant Fast Once you welcome little ones into your life, you face a choice: stay home or embark on new journeys. While the idea of staying put may seem like the easier route—especially after an unforeseen diaper incident just when you’re about to enjoy a day out—there’s a world out there waiting to be…