Tag: school events
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What Type of Myers-Briggs School Mom Are You?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: As moms, we can’t help but size each other up. Whether we’re at the playground, waiting for the school bell, or attending after-school events, it’s instinctual to check out the other moms around us. It’s part of being human—we assess, perceive, and yes, even judge. With a little insight…
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6 Parenting Moves That Make You Look Like an A**hole
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment—parenting can be a real challenge, and every child has their own quirks and needs. I get it, we should support each other in this wild journey. But sometimes, the behavior of certain parents can really test our patience. Whether it’s at a school function, a sports…
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This Mom’s Rant on School Theme Days Resonates with Every Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Mornings in a household with kids can be nothing short of chaotic. Between getting the little ones ready for school or daycare and attempting to prepare ourselves for the day ahead—whether that means heading to work or indulging in a brief moment of relaxation—it’s a whirlwind. Most parents breathe a sigh of…
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Hey Schools, We Need to Have a Chat
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, that invigorating scent of a new school year! It symbolizes fresh starts, new opportunities, and those rare hours when no one is clamoring for our attention. I cherish the summer months with my three kids, but let’s be honest—it sometimes feels like a three-month-long party, and now I’m waking up to…
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The Hilarious Truth About PTA Life: A Comedy of Sacrifices
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the PTA. Or as I prefer to call it, the PT&A (yes, I’m here all week, folks!). It’s that necessary yet sometimes torturous part of parenthood where dedicated moms and dads put in countless hours to improve our children’s schools—definitely worthy of medals and, let’s be real, an ocean of wine.…
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Special Needs Student Isolated During Performance, No One Seems Concerned
Get Pregnant Fast As the year comes to an end, many parents find themselves in school auditoriums, eagerly capturing the charm of their children’s holiday performances. Phones are held high, and the pride radiates as they watch their kids shine on stage. But what if your child isn’t up there with their classmates? This was…
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No Pajamas, No Celebration: Principal Excludes Heartbroken Kids from School Event
Get Pregnant Fast A principal at a Brooklyn elementary school has sparked outrage after excluding students from a Valentine’s Day party for not wearing pajamas. The principal, Angela Martin, required low-income students to pay a $2 fee for a pajama-themed celebration, only to deny entry based on their attire. The event, dubbed the “Valentine’s Pajama…
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To the Parent Whose Child Came Home Empty-Handed After the Awards Ceremony
Get Pregnant Fast I noticed you sitting there from my spot in the back row. We both endured a long two hours at the elementary school awards ceremony, designed to recognize the hard work and dedication of our kids throughout the year. For what felt like an eternity, names were called out, with some kids…
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An Open Note to Theme Days at My Child’s School
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Theme Day, You crafty little rascal, I have to hand it to you. You always seem to appear at the most inopportune moments, and I inevitably find myself confronted with your demands through a crumpled note nestled in my child’s backpack, wedged between the school lunch menu and the sign-up sheet…
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WTF Kids?! You Need What, When?
Get Pregnant Fast Isn’t it delightful when your child casually drops a bombshell about a school event you had zero clue about? Picture this: your little one breezes out the door in the morning and pipes up, “Hey, Mom, I have a band concert tonight, and I need to wear dress pants. Thanks!” Wait, what…