Tag: family life
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This School Year, I’m Embracing My Inner Supermom
Get Pregnant Fast As summer fades away, I find myself reflecting on how quickly the season slipped by—perhaps it was all those unexpected snow days that made time fly. This year, I am determined to step up my game and become the mom who stays on top of everything, ensuring my children thrive. Yes, you…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Moms: A Realistic Approach
Get Pregnant Fast As we approach the New Year, many of us start thinking about resolutions. I recently saw a friend share her ambitious list of goals: read 65 books, swim every Tuesday night, and tackle a recipe from each of her cookbooks. I couldn’t help but chuckle. Sure, these are great aspirations, but let’s…
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When Can You Safely Leave Your Kids Home Alone? Here’s a Handy Guide
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve got young children, you’ve probably found yourself pondering the right age for leaving them home alone. Thankfully, there’s now a helpful chart that outlines the appropriate ages based on state guidelines, giving you some clarity on this tricky subject. Created by a thoughtful mom who runs the blog Crafty Parent,…
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The Hilarious Truth About Bedtime from Twitter’s Funniest Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, bedtime—the hour of chaos, where silence is but a distant dream. As parents, we know that when the clock strikes eight, the real fun begins. From the endless “one more drink” requests to the sudden need to check for imaginary monsters in the closet, the reasons to delay sleep are practically…
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How to Successfully Get Your Toddler to Sleep in 5 Simple Steps
Step 1: Set Aside a Generous Block of Time. Get Pregnant Fast Prepare yourself for a solid two hours, or maybe even a bit more. Your toddler’s bedtime routine can be quite the marathon. Step 2: Diaper Duty. This part can be a bit challenging. First, make sure all exits are blocked. Containment is crucial—if…
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10 Activities You Do “For The Kids” That Are Actually for You
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often pride ourselves on our selflessness, particularly when it comes to our little ones. But let’s face it: some activities that we claim are for our kids might actually be more about our own enjoyment. Here’s a light-hearted look at ten such activities that may just be more for…
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Our Home: The Ultimate Hangout Spot for Kids
Get Pregnant Fast The last time the kids had a break from school, I found myself at home as well. On that very first Monday, I blinked and suddenly there were six kids running around my living room. Just to clarify, I only have two! Assessing the situation, I realized there was only one logical…
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I Never Imagined Motherhood Would Be This Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast As I chatted with my father one afternoon about the whirlwind of life with three children, I couldn’t help but express the overwhelming chaos that comes with balancing everyone’s schedules, emotional needs, and developmental phases. On top of that, I’m also nurturing my marriage, managing finances, and trying to maintain my professional…
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It’s About Having a Sense of Humor, Elf on the Shelf Purists
Get Pregnant Fast In the past decade, a clever mother-daughter team introduced us to the Elf on the Shelf, A Christmas Tradition. They convinced us that the magic of “Santa” alone wasn’t enough—no, we needed another elaborate ruse to navigate through the holiday season. Unlike the simple Santa charade, which typically involves cookies, mall visits,…
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7 Essential Yet Overlooked Childhood Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Childhood is full of milestones that many parents eagerly await, while others can be met with a mix of excitement and anxiety. We often celebrate significant moments like sleeping through the night, taking those first steps, or starting school with joyful fanfare—captured in photos and shared with friends. However, today we’re focusing…