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I Have Mom Friends, But I’m Seeking a Real Mom Tribe: Here’s Why It Matters
Get Pregnant Fast When my children were toddlers, our little group consisted of six to eight moms. We gathered every Monday morning at Sarah’s house, kids in tow—some in strollers, others just starting to walk, while the older ones dashed around, showing the younger ones how to climb stair gates. Each week, we brought food…
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Why I’m No Longer Concerned About Grade Levels and Progress Deficits
Get Pregnant Fast “Right now, he’s reading at a first-grade level,” I said to the pediatrician, my heart racing as I awaited her response. “What?” she replied, her expression a blend of disbelief and concern. “He’s ten.” I paused, contemplating the urge to remind her that I’m acutely aware of his age. “Well, just two…
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A Stay-at-Home Parent Is Not Your Backup Plan
Get Pregnant Fast As a single parent, I’ve juggled various jobs—working two or three at a time. Now that I’m married, I’ve experienced everything from full-time roles to freelancing, homeschooling, and everything in between. Over the years, I’ve encountered individuals who assume that if you’re a stay-at-home parent (SAHP), you’re ready to step in as…
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Navigating the Journey of a Twice-Exceptional Child
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When I first recognized that my son, Leo, was both exceptionally gifted and faced learning challenges, a wave of self-blame washed over me. It’s a common reaction, isn’t it? You think, “If he’s reading at a higher level, then I must not have done enough to support his handwriting skills.” The…
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What You Really Need to Know About Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast Since September, I’ve been on a homeschooling journey with my three youngest kids. While I’ve always homeschooled my eldest, this year marks our deep dive into the world of education at home. The reality of homeschooling has offered me unexpected lessons that go beyond just lesson plans and spending time with my…
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My 5-Year-Old Doesn’t Know His Letters — And That’s Totally Fine
Get Pregnant Fast “What letter is this?” I ask my newly turned 5-year-old, Max. He scrunches his nose in concentration. “E,” he replies with confidence before returning to his toys. “No, buddy, that’s a Z,” I gently correct. “It’s the last letter of the alphabet.” You’d think that would be a big deal. “Alright, Mom,”…
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It’s Completely Fine If Your 5-Year-Old Isn’t Prepared for Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast When I first heard from various sources, including my child’s preschool teacher, that I might want to postpone sending my son to kindergarten for a year—commonly known as “redshirting”—I was initially perplexed. After all, he celebrated his fifth birthday in the spring leading up to kindergarten. Isn’t that the age when kids…
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Nurturing My Child’s Unique Quirks
Get Pregnant Fast Our middle child is a true free spirit. From the moment she turned three, when we gifted her a baby doll she affectionately named “Muffin,” it was clear she marched to the beat of her own drum. Shortly thereafter, she began galloping around the house on all fours—not crawling, mind you, but…
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My Concerns About School Safety Led Me to Choose Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast It’s happening again, and this time it’s closer to home—another school shooting has shaken the community. Recently, three people were shot at a local elementary school, including two children and a teacher. The assailant, a teenager, also tragically took his father’s life before carrying out the attack. A brave volunteer managed to…