Tag: playtime
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Four Reasons I Struggle to Play with My 4-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent to my delightful 4-year-old daughter, life often feels like a dream. With a sprinkle of cereal, a dash of Netflix, and the occasional bubble bath, we manage to keep things running smoothly. She’s generally well-behaved, sleeping soundly and demonstrating manners that far exceed my own. However, there’s one simple…
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A Fifth Avenue Dream Draws to a Close: Farewell, FAO Schwarz
Get Pregnant Fast Nestled in Manhattan, FAO Schwarz opened its doors in 1870, relocating to its iconic Fifth Avenue location in 1986—just two years before Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia famously danced on its giant floor piano in the beloved film, Big. If you’ve caught glimpses of this magical store in films like Mighty Aphrodite,…
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Innovative Mom Launches Line of Dolls for Boys, Captivating Everyone’s Attention
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, we’ve made significant strides towards embracing the idea of boys engaging with dolls, fostering emotional expression in our sons. The outdated notion that boys should suppress their feelings still lingers, and one mother, in particular, felt the impact of this troubling stereotype on her young son. Determined to challenge…
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The Significance of Encouraging Children to Embrace Differences
Get Pregnant Fast I spotted a familiar car in the parking lot before I met her. Inside were her grandparents, comfortably engrossed in their books while a couple of their grandkids frolicked at the nearby playground. As we strolled down the path toward the wood chips, we encountered an 8-year-old girl who quickly jumped off…
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Top 15 Wooden Toys for Toddlers: Blocks, Puzzles, Play Food, and More
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re on the hunt for the perfect wooden toys for your little one, look no further! We’ve rounded up the best options that cater to toddlers’ developmental needs and encourage imaginative play. From building blocks to puzzles, these toys not only keep your child entertained but also help nurture their growing…
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My Son Struggles with Solo Play, and It’s Driving Me Absolutely Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: my son has always had his sister, who’s just a year younger, as his constant playmate. He’s never really experienced the art of playing solo. So, I can’t completely blame him for his struggles. However, I can’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy when I watch his sister…
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The Golden-Haired Girl and the Princess Tower: A Day in the Park
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom known for my kindness, I’ve always made it a point to comfort kids in need at school pickups or keep an eye on little ones wandering the grocery store aisles. But everything changed yesterday when I found myself telling a golden-haired girl at the park to go away. It…
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Don’t Tell My Little Girl That ‘Big Girls’ Don’t Cry
Get Pregnant Fast It seems to be happening more frequently now. The judgment that my daughter is too grown up for diapers, the expectation that she understands age and can perform little feats like holding up two fingers on command for a stranger. I’m reminded of my cousin, who had to bring his birth certificate…
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4 Reasons I Struggle to Relax When the Kids Are Awake
Get Pregnant Fast I like to think of myself as a pretty chill individual. I don’t stress over minor inconveniences, I don’t tear up at sentimental commercials, and I certainly don’t concern myself with the opinions of others. I’m just your average, carefree optimist. But then I became a mom. The instant my first child…
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Lego Tape: A Must-Have for Creative Kids
Get Pregnant Fast If you thought building with Legos was limited to just tables and the floor, think again. This innovative Lego-compatible tape is taking creativity to new heights—literally! Introducing Nimuno Loops, the revolutionary tape that allows kids to construct their Lego masterpieces on virtually any surface, including walls. The Nimuno Loops project, which gained…