Tag: parenting
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Is the Artipoppe Zeitgeist Baby Carrier Really Worth $400? An Honest Review from One Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a first-time mom, I impulsively added the stylish Artipoppe Zeitgeist baby carrier to my registry. It was undeniably pricey, but its chic design stood out as the most fashionable baby carrier I had ever encountered. Fast forward four years and two kids later, and I still adore the Zeitgeist’s aesthetic. However,…
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5 Reasons Balloons Should Be Banned from Existence
Get Pregnant Fast We all have fond memories of balloons, don’t we? But if you ask me, they should be kicked to the curb. Here’s why: The Great Escape: No matter how diligently you instruct your child to keep that balloon close, it always seems to find a way to soar away. You could tie…
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Why Telling ADHD Kids to “Stop Fidgeting” is Counterproductive
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to kids with ADHD, the phrase “stop fidgeting” can be more harmful than helpful. A recent study from the University of Central Florida reveals that children with ADHD actually learn better when they’re allowed to move around. The researchers analyzed the behaviors of 52 boys aged 8 to 12,…
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To the Mom with a Toddler and a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on you—yes, you, the one balancing the love of a newborn while managing the exuberance of a toddler. Your heart is expanding as you hold your little one close, and at the same time, your toddler is clamoring for your attention,…
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Can My Child Choose My Outfits for a Week?
Get Pregnant Fast It was an unexpected challenge that many women might hesitate to embrace: trusting their 3-year-old to curate their wardrobe for an entire week. But that’s precisely what Emily Hart decided to do, allowing her little one, Jake, to sift through her closet and select her daily outfits. The outcome? A delightful mix…
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How to Overcome Pacifier Dependency
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 18, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 28, 2007 Breaking a pacifier habit can be quite the challenge. Trust me, I learned this firsthand. My little one was quite attached to her binky, and I realized that if I didn’t tackle this issue now, I might be facing an irate pre-teen…
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The Nine Stages of Enduring a Mom Cold
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard about the infamous “Man Cold,” where grown men seem to turn into whiny toddlers over something as trivial as a sniffle. Let’s be real, as a mom, I’ve certainly experienced a version of this, too. When illness strikes my household, I find myself juggling the demands of cleaning, caring…
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Embracing My Independence: How It Transforms My Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When my first marriage ended, my children were still very young—my eldest was just two, and my youngest had recently turned one. The divorce was swift, but I was the one who initiated it, apprehensive about a prolonged battle. As a result, I agreed to an arrangement where my ex-husband held residential…