Tag: childhood memories
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10 Activities I Cherish Doing with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast While there are certainly many things I prefer to do solo—like taking a shower, driving long distances, tidying up the house, or even playing competitive games (sorry, kiddos)—there are also countless activities that become infinitely more enjoyable when I share them with my children. The joy of these experiences may vary depending…
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Why Do We Hold Onto Our Kids’ Keepsakes?
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, it’s common to find ourselves clinging to our children’s childhood trinkets. But what drives us to preserve these items? Are we keeping them for the nostalgia of flipping through boxes filled with memories, or do we genuinely think our kids will cherish them when they’re older? Imagine this: years from…
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Embracing Self-Worth As a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my journey of motherhood, there hasn’t been a single moment where I haven’t questioned whether the love, lessons, and memories I’m creating for my children are enough. I constantly find myself striving for improvement, thinking that I must always be better. While this desire for growth isn’t inherently negative, I often…
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7 Fashion Accessories That Shaped My ’80s Girlhood
Get Pregnant Fast Nostalgia has a powerful grip on me. There’s nothing quite like flipping through old photo albums or jamming to classic hits to transport me back in time. A familiar scent can instantly trigger memories, sending me on a delightful journey down memory lane. When I think back to my childhood in the…
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Time to Get Ready for Your Child’s Pre-K Prom!
Get Pregnant Fast Pre-K proms are on the rise. Once upon a time, prom was a distant dream, something to anticipate throughout your childhood. But why wait? Today, it seems like we’re showering our little ones with experiences they may not even understand yet. Yes, you read that right — pre-K proms are becoming increasingly…
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The Final Summer Camp Experience: A Bittersweet Goodbye
Get Pregnant Fast Every summer, my children return home from sleepaway camp with tales of their adventurous exploits—navigating treacherous hikes in pouring rain, battling their way through rapids only to find themselves submerged in icy water, and tackling the challenge of pitching a tent that inevitably leaks. They recount the struggles of culinary disappointments and…
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The Sweetest Moments of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My youngest son is the epitome of babyhood. He has that enchanting smile that could make anyone’s heart ache, the kind that lights up his round cheeks and reveals dimples that are just as charming as his chubby little knees. His head is a mass of ringlet curls that sometimes makes me…
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Allowing My Kids to Discover the World While Staying Vigilant
Get Pregnant Fast “Absolutely,” I replied as Liam was already pulling on his sneakers. The boys had been at each other’s throats since their return from school. A trip to the creek, hidden in the woods behind our home, felt like the perfect solution to release some of that pent-up energy. I was hoping for…
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13 Ways School Was Different in the ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the ’80s—a decade of big hair, bright colors, and a school experience that feels like a different world compared to today. Let’s take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore 13 distinct ways that education in the ’80s set itself apart from the present day. Naptime: Kindergarten was a half-day…