Tag: childhood memories
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The Significance of a Camp Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: It’s the summer of 1983, and I find myself at Camp Greenwoods, a bustling hub of laughter and camaraderie. I was the unfortunate soul who sparked a lice outbreak in our cabin. While lounging on the grass with my fellow campers, an attentive counselor noticed me scratching my head. A…
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The Pressure to Craft Extraordinary Childhood Memories is Unreasonable, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast One of my most cherished childhood recollections is a bit unconventional. It’s a vivid scene of my twin brother, my father, and me, all gathered together to clean the garage. Yes, the garage. I can still see it in my mind. We were squished into that small space, sharing laughs and teasing…
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The Unfiltered Truth About the Roller Rink
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the roller rink. A place where I learned the ropes—not the shady kind, but the hustle, that groovy dance from yesteryears. For those who weren’t around back then, the Hustle was a dance trend that had us ditching our skates mid-rink to bust a move until the refs, often grumpy and…
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Why I Allow My Children to Take ‘Mental Health Days’
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Every year, my mother bestowed upon me a cherished gift she called a “mental health day.” This was my opportunity to skip school and spend quality time with her, engaging in whatever activity I desired. Whether we were enjoying a shopping spree, lounging in our pajamas for a movie…
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Farewell to Toddlerhood: A Heartfelt Goodbye
Get Pregnant Fast As my youngest steps into the world of preschool, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet end of his toddler years. In just a couple of months, he’ll be turning three, and he’s recently transitioned to a big-kid bed, proudly sporting big-boy undies. These milestones signify that the time for labeling him…
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Catchy Commercials from the ’70s and ’80s That Still Resonate Today
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up during the ’70s and ’80s meant that TV was more than just entertainment; it was a cornerstone of family life. After long days filled with schoolwork and activities, we gathered around the television, eagerly anticipating our favorite sitcoms and the commercials that came along with them. Like the lyrics of…
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Extravagant Birthday Celebrations: Are They Really for Our Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast In the age of social media, it’s easy to get swept away by the pressure to host extravagant birthday parties that would make even Pinterest blush. When my son turned five, we went all out with a pirate-themed bash at the park. My partner crafted treasure map invitations, we set up a…
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Holding Back the Mamarazzi
Get Pregnant Fast My father handed me a sandwich bag with a casual flick of his wrist. I opened it, curiosity piqued, only to find a collection of vintage photographs—time capsules from the 1980s, preserved in faded hues. Each image captured snippets of ordinary life: silly smiles, fleeting frowns, and all the small moments that…
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I Embrace My Kids’ Growth—Is That a Bad Thing?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself reflecting on a question that seems to linger in the back of my mind: “Is it just me?” And I quickly reassure myself that it’s not. Yet, I can’t help but feel different from many parents who post captions like, “I miss my babies!” or…
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The Conversation I Didn’t Anticipate
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those rare nights where everything went smoothly, which is a true feat when you have three daughters. Dinner was a breeze—no arguments over the food I prepared, no battles over who got to share their day first, and no prolonged bedtime antics that usually leave me exasperated. I…