Tag: childhood
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Why We Stopped Telling Our Son, ‘When You’re a Big Kid…’
Get Pregnant Fast Do you remember when you were little, longing to be older? I certainly do. As a child, I often wished I could skip ahead to the next stage of life. In elementary school, I dreamed of middle school; in middle school, I yearned for high school. By the time I reached high…
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Reflections on My Parenting Journey: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting doesn’t come with a manual or a guaranteed formula for success. Over the past 25 years, we’ve largely relied on trial and error, improvising our way through the complexities of raising children. Just this week, our firstborn transitioned into a new role as a husband, marrying the lovely girl from down…
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Navigating the In-Between Years of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but it definitely did. Was it during the summer? Or perhaps it was a gradual shift that began last fall? Did it occur in a flash, like the Big Bang, marked by milestones I failed to notice? Or was it more of a…
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5 Comforting Lies Kids Should Hear
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting often involves making tough choices that can feel contradictory. We aim to instill virtues like honesty in our children while, at times, finding it necessary to wrap them in a comforting fib. It’s a delicate balance, teaching kids about the nuances of truth while also providing them…
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To My Middle Child, The Lucky One
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Middle Child, Let’s get real for a moment. You often bear an undeserved reputation. The middle child syndrome isn’t something you inherently develop; it’s something society places on you. The truth? You’ve actually hit the jackpot in many ways. Take your older sibling, for instance. With him, we had high hopes…
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7 Bold Statements Kids Can Make Without Consequence
Get Pregnant Fast Kids have a unique talent for saying the most outrageous things. If I were to speak to my partner, my boss, or even close friends in the same way my daughter communicates with me, it would likely land me in some serious trouble—maybe even alone with a pint of ice cream. Little…
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The Most Rewarding Thing I Did Today? Absolutely Nothing
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I woke up at 5:30 AM, fully intending to tackle my never-ending list of chores—dishes, laundry, and a few articles begging for my attention. But before my alarm even got the chance to ring, I was greeted by a familiar voice. “Mom! Mommy?” With a reluctant sigh, I swung my…
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5 Misconceptions Kids Have About Life: A Friendly Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: kids can be a bit naive. They have a tendency to believe just about anything, and honestly, it can be quite amusing. Trust me, I’ve tested this theory more times than I can count—both for scientific curiosity and simply because it’s fun to mess with their innocent minds! However,…
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Mom’s Hilarious Clapback After School Discourages Sons from Climbing Trees
Get Pregnant Fast In a relatable tale of modern parenting, a mother recently made headlines after her 12-year-old twin boys were scolded for climbing trees on school grounds. When the school authorities reprimanded her sons, Max and Leo, for indulging in a classic childhood pastime, their mom, Sarah Thompson, took to her pen (or keyboard)…