Tag: creative play
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My Kids Had an Incredible Summer of Doing Absolutely Nothing
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember one July afternoon from my childhood in the 1980s. Dressed in my trusty pink sequined tutu, I scampered around the cracked kiddie pool set up in our yard, leaping over the hose that lay carelessly to the side. My little sister, blissfully unaware of the world around her,…
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Dear New Parents: Ditch the Toys
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, New Parents! If you’re anything like us, you probably fell into the trap of buying adorable toys for your little ones before they even arrived. We grabbed a cozy bouncy seat and a co-sleeper, plus a few irresistible toys—a plush bunny and some stacking blocks—that we knew would sit idle for…
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A Practical Interpretation of Your Friend’s Latest Facebook Update
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I whipped up a batch of gluten-free, nut-free agave sweetened oatmeal cookies. I prioritize serving my child only wholesome, homemade meals that are made with ingredients sourced from fairly treated workers; I also hold the view that sugar may contribute to developmental issues. These treats were for Leo’s homeschooling group.…
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A Practical Survival Guide for Parenting on the Toughest Days
Get Pregnant Fast The baby decided to wake up at 3 a.m. and has been wide awake ever since. At 4 a.m., one of your kids had an accident in bed, and the baby set a new record by waking up a staggering eight times throughout the night. By the time 7 a.m. rolls around,…
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Dad Creates Luxurious Playhouses That Parents Would Love to Live In
Get Pregnant Fast When we were kids, our idea of a playhouse often involved a bush in the backyard or, if we were lucky, an old shed full of cobwebs. Today’s children, however, have it made, and nothing illustrates that better than the stunning luxury playhouses crafted by a creative father from Canada. Meet Jake…
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Why I’ve Chosen to Abandon Guilt for Being Late (Again)
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share my reasoning behind this decision. It’s not due to spending excessive time on my appearance—after all, my makeup routine is a brisk two minutes, and I rarely touch a hairdryer. Nor is it because I was caught up in folding laundry. Today, I’m excusably late because I simply could…
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Hooray! Female-Centric ‘Ghostbusters’ Unveils Exciting LEGO Set
Get Pregnant Fast The anticipation is real! LEGO has just unveiled a brand new set inspired by the upcoming female-led reboot of “Ghostbusters,” directed by Paul Feig. This fresh collection, titled Ecto-1 & 2, is set to hit the shelves this summer, and it’s packed with fantastic minifigures you won’t want to miss. Featured Characters…
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12 Ways My Toddlers Turned Pinterest into a Comedy of Errors
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re one of those lucky parents with a child who can quietly engage in a puzzle or delve into a Pinterest project without assistance, consider yourself fortunate. Unfortunately, that is not my reality. Like many parents, I yearn for a peaceful hour—one where I can tackle mundane tasks like hunting for…