Tag: child care
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I’ve Finally Grasped the True Meaning of Caring for Someone
Menu Parenting Get Pregnant Fast It was a night that started off simply, but ended up changing everything. My 1-year-old daughter, Lily, had managed to burn her hand on a serving of oven-baked mashed potatoes. It was 2009. As I held her on my lap in the emergency room, I could see her tiny hand,…
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13 Steps to an Effective Bedtime Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Bedtime can be a peculiar blend of hope and frustration. Some nights, the process flows effortlessly, while other times, you find yourself amid protests and pleas for “just five more minutes.” Just when you think you’ve mastered the art of bedtime, your little ones throw you a curveball. If your bedtime routine…
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Leaving the Baby with Grandma: The First Child vs. the Third Child
Get Pregnant Fast A recent video circulating on social media hilariously highlights the stark contrast between leaving your first child with grandparents and the experience of leaving your third. Prepare for a good laugh and a sense of familiarity as you watch! The clever creator of the video, Sarah McKenzie, who runs the popular blog…
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Effective Ways to Alleviate Your Toddler’s Nighttime Fever for Better Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast When your toddler wakes you up in the middle of the night with a high temperature, it can be quite alarming. It’s natural to worry about the cause of the fever and how it might disrupt everyone’s sleep. However, it’s worth noting that a fever is a typical response that indicates your…
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10 Reasons I Would Never Hire The Babysitters Club
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the nostalgia of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s! We can’t scroll through social media without being bombarded by reminders of our childhoods—whether it’s a list of toys we once coveted or cringe-worthy theme songs from our past. But there’s one piece of nostalgia that I simply can’t get behind: The…
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Creating a 50/30/20 Budget as a New Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting can be a thrilling yet financially daunting experience. From diapers to daycare, the expenses can pile up quickly. That’s where a budgeting strategy like the 50/30/20 method comes into play. This straightforward approach can help you manage your finances while ensuring you have enough for essentials, savings,…
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The Hidden Realities of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When we think about parenting, non-parents often conjure up images of serene bedtime routines, cozy story sessions on the couch, and the occasional chaos of diaper changes or homework help. While these moments do exist, the truth about parenting runs much deeper. Yes, we navigate those familiar scenarios, but we also engage…
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Why Choosing Daycare Was One of My Best Decisions as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When we become parents, we often set certain beliefs about what we will and won’t do. For me, one of those strong beliefs was avoiding daycare at all costs. I didn’t have strong opinions on the stay-at-home mom versus working mom debate; however, I was determined to keep my children close to…
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How to Become the Go-To Babysitter for Every Family
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: babysitters have a tough gig. I mean, back in my day, we were lucky to make a measly dollar an hour for each child. Now, parents are shelling out upwards of $10 an hour, and I’ve heard of rates that could rival my first car payment. Seriously, what happened…