Tag: creativity
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What My Child Taught Me About Embracing Optimism
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always considered my pessimism a badge of honor. Optimism, I thought, was for the naive. Better to be perpetually on guard for the worst outcomes, thus avoiding any nasty surprises. While an optimist might see a cloudy sky as a chance for nourishing rain, I’d brace myself for an impending deluge…
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Why Kids in the ’80s Were Rarely ‘Bored’
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the classic childhood complaint: “Mom, I’m bored.” It’s a phrase that seems to echo through generations, but for children growing up in the ’80s, boredom was a foreign concept. Today’s kids often expect their parents to fill every moment with entertainment, but back in the day, we thrived on our own…
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Lena Dunham and the Original Precocious Girl: Eloise
Get Pregnant Fast While I may be past my twenties, I still find myself drawn to Girls, primarily because of Lena Dunham’s creative vision. It’s not that the storylines resonate with my current life as a wife and mother, nor do I seek a connection to the youthful exuberance that saturates our culture. Living in…
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Why I’m Saying ‘Yes’ to My Kids More Often
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning starts with a familiar scene: my kids bouncing on our bed. We’ve got a queen mattress side-carred to a single boxspring on the floor, creating a perfect trampoline for little ones. Sure, they can’t hurt the mattress, and the risk of falling is minimal, but the sheer energy radiating from…
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Supportive Parent Helps Son Pursue His Makeup Artist Dreams
Get Pregnant Fast In the vibrant state of Florida, one dedicated mom is championing her 8-year-old son’s passion for makeup artistry. Recognizing her son Lucas’s natural talent, mother Jenna Mitchell is committed to nurturing his artistic pursuits. With guidance from accomplished makeup artist Max Harper, Jenna has enabled Lucas to embark on his journey of…
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Amber Rose Takes Her Young Son for a Pedicure, Sparking Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where parenting norms are constantly evolving, Amber Rose recently made headlines by taking her young son for a pedicure, and the internet had quite the reaction. While many would view this outing as a perfectly normal bonding experience, critics were quick to voice their disapproval, primarily because her child…
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The Importance of Allowing Your Children to Experience Boredom
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with the connection between creativity and boredom. The poet Joseph Brodsky famously referred to boredom as a “psychological Sahara” that begins right in your own bedroom and stretches far beyond. However, it is through that very boredom that our creative spirits can flourish.…
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The Importance of Giving Kids Space to Spark Their Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, parenting dynamics have shifted dramatically. Many of us are more involved in our children’s lives than ever before, often feeling the pressure to ensure they are constantly entertained and engaged. However, as noted by the creative mind behind the acclaimed musical Hamilton, Thomas Harrington emphasizes the significance of allowing…
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Why I’m Raising Children to Be Independent Thinkers
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my own upbringing, it’s clear that conformity was the name of the game. I was expected to dress a certain way, share popular interests, and engage in the same weekend hangouts as my peers. This pattern persisted until graduation, when everyone went their separate ways—some to college, others…
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15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting | 15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2011 It’s astonishing how much wisdom our kids impart, often without even realizing it. Sure, they might make questionable decisions, like using an entire roll of toilet paper to create a runway for…