Tag: creativity
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Letting Our Kids Embrace the Mess: An Essential Parenting Lesson
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all been there, right? That moment when you see your child excitedly diving into playdough, and your heart sinks as you picture the inevitable clean-up. “Oh no, not the playdough!” you might think while envisioning those little bits stuck in the carpet. But honestly, how can we parent effectively without allowing…
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Why I Overemphasize My Kids’ Worth
Get Pregnant Fast They sit on the living room floor, crafting towering structures from colorful blocks, transforming them into fantastical creations. Moments later, they’re off to sketch treasure maps that lead to imaginary worlds hidden in every corner of their play space. One moment they’re building, the next they’re lost in their vibrant imaginations, concocting…
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I’m a Boy Mom, But Some of My Sons’ Favorite Toys Are ‘For Girls’ – And I Don’t Mind One Bit
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud mom of four boys, I can confidently say that while they love their trucks, trains, and dinosaurs, they also have a soft spot for dolls, dress-up costumes, and kitchen playsets. Kids, by nature, are curious and playful, and they enjoy a variety of toys, regardless of gender labels. When…
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I’m Not a Perfect Parent, I Just Enjoy Creating
Get Pregnant Fast The internet has a loud message for parents: you don’t have to be perfect. “Stop comparing yourselves,” they urge. “End the Mommy Wars!” It seems like every corner of social media echoes the sentiment to ditch the competition and embrace a more relaxed approach to parenting. And I wholeheartedly agree! We should…
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A Note to My Future Teens About Technology
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, As I pen this letter, you’re still just little ones—18 months and 3 years old. Yet, it’s remarkable how quickly you’ve mastered the tablet, likely outpacing me! You belong to a generation enveloped in technology, where screens and gadgets are as commonplace as the air we breathe. When I was…
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Encouraging My 9-Year-Old’s Belief in Imaginary Friends
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my daughter’s room at 11 p.m., the dim light casts shadows on the almost illegible words I’m scribbling on a scrap of paper. “Keep practicing the piano. Your talent shines bright. And those outfits you crafted for me? Simply amazing,” I write, closing the note with a flourish,…
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7 Reasons Why a Relaxed Summer is the Perfect Plan for Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast As a kid, I was the quintessential bookworm. I immersed myself in stories, dabbled in theater, and spent countless hours crafting narratives that were more about my imagination than reality. While my peers were off working summer jobs or attending camps, I found myself at my grandparents’ beach house, surrounded by retirees…
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Will Carter: “I Discovered Early On the Importance of Confronting Fear”
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid conversation, actor Will Carter opened up about his journey through insecurities, unyielding positivity, and a few personal quirks. Carter, known for his action-packed roles, believes every film tells a love story. “Every movie has a love element, whether it’s romance or a ‘bromance’ like in my past films. At…