Tag: childhood memories
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13 Signs You’re an ’80s Kid Now Parenting in a Modern World
Get Pregnant Fast If you frequently find yourself dropping nostalgic references that leave your kids scratching their heads or rolling their eyes, chances are you’re a child of the ’80s navigating the choppy waters of parenthood today. “What’chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” When your child blurts out something utterly unbelievable, do you channel your inner Gary…
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Not My Mother’s Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: November 12, 2020 Originally Published: March 27, 2013 Nestled on the largest sculpted ‘rock’ in a quaint playground not far from my home, I sit in a moment of reflection. This peculiar structure, crafted to resemble a chair, stands as an anomaly in a space designed for children—an invitation to mischief…
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13 Reasons Why Being a Kid in the 1980s Was Awesome
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the 1980s was a unique experience that few generations can truly appreciate. From the quirky fashion trends to the unforgettable toys, it was a time filled with pure joy and carefree adventures. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and explore 13 things that made childhood in the ‘80s…
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Reflections on Parenting: Lessons Learned with Time
Get Pregnant Fast Everywhere I look, I see mothers navigating the early stages of parenthood with their babies and toddlers in tow. While I wouldn’t trade my current life for those chaotic days, I can’t help but feel a twinge of sadness. Those times were filled with challenges—spit-up, a never-ending supply of diapers, and the…
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The ‘My Kid Can’t Eat This’ Instagram Account: A Nostalgic Journey into Picky Eating
Get Pregnant Fast As a 49-year-old, I can definitely relate to the sentiments expressed by kids when it comes to food preferences. Take, for instance, this little one who firmly believes that any roasted pepper is a total disaster. I get it. If a pepper that isn’t just pulled from the fridge finds its way…
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A Hopeful Reflection on Sibling Bonds During Their Final Year of High School Together
Get Pregnant Fast As their mother, I often reminisce about the early days when my children, a gangly 10-year-old named Ella and her squeezable 7-year-old brother, Noah, would hop into the minivan, backpacks in tow, ready for their first day of school. Ella, in her low pigtails and new outfit from Justice, and Noah, with…
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What If I Fall…Without My Father There to Catch Me?
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast “Aren’t you afraid, Daddy?” “There’s nothing to fear, sweetheart.” “But what if I fall?” “I’ll always be there to catch you.” As a little girl, I was fiercely determined. When I set my sights on something, I would achieve it. The freedom of riding a bike without training wheels was calling…
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To My Beloved Son, For the Day You Leave Me at School
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows the bittersweet feeling that comes with watching their child take their first steps toward independence. As I laced up your tiny sneakers and slipped your favorite blue backpack over your shoulders, a mix of pride and heartache washed over me. “Mommy, come with me? Mommy, no leave?” you pleaded,…
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Disney Celebrates 22-Year-Old Ticket, Woman Reclaims Joy Her Childhood Self Missed
Get Pregnant Fast Thanks to a devoted father and the kindness of Disney staff, one woman experienced the magic of her childhood dreams when Disney honored a ticket that had been kept for 22 years. Megan Thompson’s family frequently visited Disney World, as they owned a timeshare in Orlando. However, during one memorable trip, she…