Tag: family values
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Your Child Doesn’t Need Toys for Christmas (And Neither Does Mine)
Get Pregnant Fast As a child in the early ’90s, I longed for an Easy-Bake Oven. All my friends seemed to have one, or so I told my parents. I imagined all the delightful treats I could create, even dreaming of setting up a little bakery to earn some extra cash. When Christmas finally arrived,…
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I Can Afford to Pay for My Child’s College Tuition, But That Doesn’t Mean I Will
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a thought-provoking conversation with a group of friends, all preparing to send their high school seniors off to college this fall. We delved into topics like empty nest syndrome, the stress of choosing a major, and the daunting financial burden of it all. As I still have…
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Why I Don’t Hold Onto My Kids’ Childhood Keepsakes
Get Pregnant Fast In my mother-in-law’s attic, there’s a massive bin filled with Legos and a few boxes of odds and ends from my husband’s childhood. She’s saving these treasures for when our kids are old enough to enjoy them and until we find a larger home to store everything. On one hand, it’s nice…
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8 Essential Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat with my daughter, enjoying a delightful afternoon of pedicures and chatting about her upcoming kindergarten adventure, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on another mother-daughter duo nearby. They were animatedly discussing the girl’s first year of college, and I exchanged a knowing glance with the other mom. In that fleeting…
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My Mother Raised Me to Embrace Change
Get Pregnant Fast Even by the relaxed standards of 1970s child-rearing, my upbringing was remarkably permissive. My mother’s approach was decidedly hands-off, emphasizing independence over constant supervision. There were no set bedtimes; we simply went to sleep whenever fatigue struck us. Each of us had our own televisions in our rooms, which is how I…
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To My Beloved Daughter: I Hope Your Path Will Be Different From Mine
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emily, From the moment I first imagined you, I have been eagerly anticipating our journey together. I can still picture myself as a little girl, cradling my cherished baby doll, dreaming of the day I would have you in my arms. I’ve envisioned those cozy nights spent reading stories and tucking…
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Ask Jamie: Washing a Child’s Mouth Out with Soap Is Child Abuse
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where parenting philosophies are evolving, the archaic practice of washing a child’s mouth out with soap has come under fire. Recently, a reader reached out to the advice column “Ask Jamie” regarding an alarming incident at a playgroup. She recounted how another mother, whom she knew but wasn’t particularly…
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Why I Choose Not to Call My Daughter Beautiful
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter, Mia, hit the age of 2, she began to resemble a little version of her dad, and her beauty truly blossomed. Her hair falls perfectly in a charmingly tousled part, with dark roots contrasting beautifully against her baby curls. Honestly, every time I gaze at her, I have an…
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How One Simple Parenting Question Has Transformed My Life
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a daunting task. We’re expected to raise children who are joyful, healthy, ethical, intelligent, and capable—all while juggling our own imperfections. My journey into parenthood was no different; I started this adventure feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. However, I discovered a powerful tool that has made my role not only…