Tag: parenting
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You Haven’t Experienced Sass Until You Have a 5-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we can hardly contain our joy when our little ones take their first steps or start to babble adorable, if somewhat confusing, words. We cherish their tiny hugs and those sweet, messy kisses. In those early days, it’s easy to think of our children as the smartest and most well-behaved…
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Creating a Safe Haven for My Children: A Place to Find Comfort
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself on the phone with my parents, venting about the tough day I was having. It wasn’t just an ordinary day; I had received a hefty hospital bill for my husband’s recent four-day stay, alongside a letter from the IRS indicating an audit and an unexpected tax bill that…
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Heartfelt Moment as Kindergartener Struggles with Separation from Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching scene captured by a local news crew, young Ethan Ramirez, just four years old, was asked how he felt about starting kindergarten at Maple Grove Elementary in Los Angeles. When the reporter inquired whether he would miss his mom, emotions took over, and Ethan broke down in tears. This…
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The Unmatched Bond of Mom Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend Lisa became the first of my close companions to welcome a baby, I was both excited and bewildered. After she delivered her adorable son in June 2014, I made a trip to the hospital, brought her a homemade dinner, and dropped by after work occasionally to cuddle her little…
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The Final Countdown: My Cookie-Baking Days Are Running Out
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through my youngest daughter’s final year of high school, I can’t help but reflect on the bittersweet journey we’re on together. This is the third entry in a series where I share my experiences as a stay-at-home mom, watching my daughter prepare for college and contemplating my own transition…
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An Open Letter to My Son’s Preschool Class
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friends, You all know my son, Jamie. He’s the one who often shouts out answers rather than waiting for his turn. He’s the one who brings laughter to the room with his love for spinning and running in circles. He’s also the one who might hurt your feelings by not responding…
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Yet Another Study Finds No Connection Between Vaccines and Autism — Surprise, Surprise
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study featured in the Journal of the American Medical Association has once again confirmed that there is no correlation between the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. This extensive research analyzed insurance claims for 96,000 children born between 2001 and 2007 and found no elevated rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
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How Can I Ensure My Child’s Safety While Allowing Her Independence?
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in car number 12 out of 18, two security personnel clad in black and gold jackets direct traffic with an air of authority. Their stern faces remind me of the bouncers I encountered in my youth. I switch off the radio, my heart racing slightly as I approach the…
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Let’s Play ‘What’s in My Mom Bag?’
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the weekly tabloid favorite “What’s in My Bag?”, we often see celebrities showcasing their stylish totes filled with perfectly organized essentials like chic lip gloss, trendy moisturizers, and healthy snacks. Meanwhile, I can’t help but feel a bit inadequate as I rummage through the chaotic contents of my…
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Let’s Face It: We All Have a Favorite Child
Get Pregnant Fast As kids, we often found ourselves pondering whether our parents had a favorite. We wondered who was mom’s darling or who dad favored the most. These thoughts sometimes sparked jealousy among siblings, as we believed others held a special place in our parents’ hearts. Now that we’re parents ourselves, we promised we’d…