Tag: childhood memories
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Cassette Tapes, Dial-Up, and 14 Other Things My Child Will Find Hard to Believe Existed
Get Pregnant Fast As a member of the older millennial generation, I straddle the line between the analog past and the digital present. I can vividly recall a time before social media, smartphones, and constant connectivity. However, as a parent to a young child in the age of tablets and streaming services, I am increasingly…
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Why My Dislike for Sports Transformed When My Child Took the Field
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago, when my then-6-year-old son, Lucas, expressed a desire to play soccer, I felt a wave of anxiety wash over me. I knew this moment was inevitable; all of his friends were involved in various sports, and their dads seemed to bond over shared experiences on the field. I was…
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Easter Egg Hunts: A Disheartening Trend Among Parents and Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast Easter egg hunts are meant to embody the joy of family traditions, brimming with cheerful bunnies, sweet treats, and vibrant pastel colors. They should evoke feelings of tranquility and delight, yet they have sadly devolved into chaotic events where overzealous parents trample on the very spirit of the occasion. These gatherings are…
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Gen-X Book Lovers, Unite!
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the digital age and its endless sea of eBooks. But let me tell you—those aren’t my tribe. My people are the ones who delight in the tactile experience of flipping through the pages of a paperback, savoring that unmistakable scent as we bury our noses in the pages. We’re the ones…
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18 First World Frustrations of Growing Up in the ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: a minor inconvenience like a shortage of pumpkin spice lattes at your local café might not be on par with a natural disaster, but it can certainly throw a wrench in your morning routine. These so-called First World Problems—like finding out your friend texted you about a sold-out Tory…
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The ‘Dirty Dancing’ Remake is Making Me Feel OLD
Get Pregnant Fast This past summer, while helping my dad and stepmom transition to their new home, my sister and I decided to tackle the clutter in their attic. We unearthed a treasure trove of old notebooks, childhood letters, crumpled school projects, and dusty novels. Buried at the bottom of one box was a VHS…
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I’m Not Concerned About My Child’s Picture Day Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast As my son began preschool this fall, my refrigerator quickly transformed into a gallery of his art projects. Each day, I’m entertained with tales of playground antics and what his teacher had to say. And then came the much-anticipated informational letter about picture day. My initial reaction was a mix of disbelief…
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The Kitchen: A Space for Cherished Memories
Get Pregnant Fast One chilly afternoon in December, my infant son dozed off in his car seat while we were heading home from the grocery store. I quickly realized that if I carried him inside still buckled up, he would remain asleep, sometimes for hours. With a silent prayer, I gently placed him in the…
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I Had Everything Planned, Yet I Abandoned Sleep Training Before It Even Began
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Thornton Date: Feb. 24, 2023 Like many new moms, I was caught completely off guard by the reality of motherhood. It’s true that no one can genuinely prepare you for the rollercoaster ride ahead, but the overwhelming physical and mental fatigue took me by surprise. There were days…
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The Last Time: Cherishing Fleeting Moments with Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by the rapid passage of time, especially when it comes to our children. This past September, my youngest son, Max, began pre-K. Leading up to this milestone, I was a bundle of nerves. After all, he’s my last child, and while I knew he would…