Tag: responsible parenting
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Why I Keep a Bulk Supply of Condoms in My Home
Get Pregnant Fast In the hall closet of our home, you’ll find a bulk supply of condoms, right there in plain sight. I’ve opened the box, and a few have been taken out—no one’s counting, no questions asked. It’s like offering mints: feel free to grab one or two, no judgment. I genuinely hope that…
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One-Third of American Households Own Guns: Here’s How to Safeguard Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a striking statistic that one-third of households in the United States have firearms. This reality underscores the importance of educating children about gun safety, irrespective of whether there are guns in their own homes. I’ve shared before that I always inquire with the parents of my children’s friends about the presence…
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I Never Imagined I Could Forget My Child, But I Did
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, summer—the season filled with barbecues, camping trips, swimming, and biking. But it can also bring about the unthinkable: leaving your little ones in sweltering cars. As a mother of four, I’ve always considered myself responsible. Sure, I sometimes make questionable parenting choices—like serving chicken nuggets and counting ketchup as a vegetable…
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Why My Son Received the HPV Vaccine
Get Pregnant Fast I still remember my first kiss at thirteen. My crush, Jake, lived nearby and would timidly knock on my door, asking if I wanted to take a stroll after school. We’d wander the peaceful streets of our suburban neighborhood, hand in hand, chatting about the trivial matters that preoccupy teenagers. Every moment…
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Is a Smartphone Really Necessary for Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast When our eldest child turned 16 this summer, the basic flip phone we had given her at 13 was beginning to feel outdated. I decided to pass down my old smartphone, thinking it would be a practical upgrade. However, I couldn’t help but wonder: Is this a case of “everyone else has…
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I’m a Protective Mom, and I Have No Plans to Change That
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, I was a hesitant new mom, anxious about how my parenting would be perceived by others. I envisioned myself as the laid-back mother with well-behaved children (what a joke!), convinced that the tales of grocery store meltdowns or park mishaps wouldn’t apply to us. I thought it was…
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Leaving Kids in the Car for a Few Minutes Isn’t Child Abuse
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a common parenting dilemma. While running into a local bakery, I left my two boys in the car for just a few minutes. My younger son was peacefully napping, and I didn’t want to disturb him or struggle with both kids while I grabbed a loaf of…
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I’m Not Funding My Child’s College Journey Just for Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a revealing conversation with a few friends who are preparing to send their high school seniors off to college this fall. We delved into topics like the emotional toll of an empty nest, the stress of selecting a major, and the daunting financial realities that come with…