Tag: creativity
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Letting Go: The Importance of Trust in Our Children’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie & Alex’s Camp Feb. 1, 2023 Remember the day your little one came into the world? If you’re like many parents, you held that tiny being and felt an overwhelming sense of potential. A precious, chubby bundle of dreams, filled with possibilities. Maria Montessori once said: “Unlock a child’s potential,…
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5 Lessons Parents Can Take from Their Children’s Unfiltered Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast In the wise words of Ursula K. Le Guin, “The creative adult is the child who survived.” This statement resonates deeply, reminding us that once upon a time, we were all free spirits brimming with creativity before the constraints of adulthood took hold. So, why do children find it so much easier…
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5 Books to Guide You Through Tough Times
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but the right book can offer solace and inspire hope. Here’s a curated list of five books that can help ease your heart and mind during difficult periods. 1. Healing a Heartbreak Tiny Beautiful Things by Laura Mitchell In moments of heartache, we often crave guidance…
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Raising a Strong-Willed Child
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment my daughter, Ella, entered the world, she made her presence known. My midwife described her birth as a “nuchal hand,” which meant that her tiny fist was tightly pressed against her head as she made her way into the world. After a brief pause in the pushing process, my…
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Green Hair for Picture Day?
Get Pregnant Fast “Mama, can I have green hair for picture day?” my 4-year-old chimes in, her voice bright and cheerful. Typically, you’d expect such a request from a tween or a teenager, but here we are. “Maybe a braid or something would be nice?” I suggest, trying to steer her in a more traditional…
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The Dreaded Rainbow Loom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 28, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 17, 2012 It all started with such enthusiasm. This summer’s trend, unlike those silly rubber bands of previous years, actually required skill and concentration. My daughter Mia spent less time on her tablet and more time creating bracelet after bracelet, pouring her creativity into this…
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They Embrace Life with Joy: 14 Ways Our Kids Outshine Us
Get Pregnant Fast Even with the occasional chaos they cause—like turning the living room into a paper mountain—I firmly believe that kids possess a unique intelligence that often outstrips our own. From the moment they enter the world, babies are wired to understand essential concepts such as love, warmth, and connection. Honestly, I find myself…
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What I Learned About Life and Resilience from Shop Class
Get Pregnant Fast As a teenager, my most profound moments of tranquility and connection occurred during shop class. Yes, you read that correctly: shop class—the realm often dismissed as a refuge for misfits and those deemed unlikely to succeed. We were told this was the place where future manual laborers learned basic skills with power…
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Embracing ‘Bored Time’ for My Kids: A Parenting Choice
Get Pregnant Fast If you had been nearby my home last night, you would have heard my child declaring me “the meanest mom ever!” The echoes of his protest bounced through the hallways as he stomped off to his room, clearly upset. I had once again denied him the chance to swim at our neighbor’s…