Tag: family time
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5 Reasons I Appreciate a Night Without My Husband
Get Pregnant Fast When the day winds down, and if we’re not completely worn out, we might curl up on the couch to watch a show together. By “curl up,” I mean we sit on different sofas in the same room, exchanging meaningful glances when one of us wants popcorn. So yes, it’s all sunshine…
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Parenting Simplified: Embracing the Joys of Everyday Life
Get Pregnant Fast In our fast-paced society, where the pressure to achieve more can be overwhelming, it’s all too easy for those precious moments of happiness to get lost in an endless to-do list. Once you become a parent, it often feels like your kids are expected to keep up with this whirlwind of chaos.…
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Excessive Homework Harms Kids—and Their Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like the dream of having your children occupied for hours on end, giving you a precious break. The fantasy of them quietly working away in their rooms is appealing, but alas, locking them away isn’t an option (my partner would never allow it, even if I…
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10 Things To Stop Worrying About This Christmas
Get Pregnant Fast It’s that time of year again, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the holiday season already, you’re not alone. December can be a whirlwind of obligations, expectations, and stress. Why not take a moment to breathe and let go of some of the pressures that come with Christmas? Let’s agree to ditch…
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Parents, Let’s Reclaim Our Weekends
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we typically have the chance to share about 936 weekends with our children before they turn 18. However, if you subtract the early years spent napping, eating, and crying, plus around 30 weekends lost to sickness and another 200 when they’re off in their teen worlds, you’re left with fewer…
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Summer Is Here! Time to Stop the Complaining!
Get Pregnant Fast Dear pampered youth of America, I have a straightforward request: stop the complaining! Now, I know that saying “stop complaining” might sound harsh. Perhaps you’d prefer to express it in a softer manner, like this: “Dear little Ethan, please refrain from your moaning.” Or, “Sweet little Amelia, could you kindly limit your…
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Why I Gave Up on My Holiday To-Do List
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday frenzy has officially kicked off. Stores are packed with holiday decorations, twinkling lights, and a plethora of gift options that often feel more overwhelming than festive. Social media is awash with “must-do” lists for the season: “25 Ways to Celebrate Christmas” and “10 Essential Holiday Movies” are just a few…
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Please Don’t Envy My Pristine Home
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of four rambunctious boys, my house somehow manages to stay tidy. They may track mud, leave little surprises in the bathroom, and think walls are perfect for booger art, but I still keep things in order. While my definition of a “mess” may just be a few dishes in…
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What Moms Truly Mean When They Say “I Don’t Want Anything for Mother’s Day”
Get Pregnant Fast When a mom tells her partner, “It’s all good, honey. Don’t plan anything special for Mother’s Day; I don’t want anything!” many dads might interpret this as a hint to skip extravagant gifts. They might think she’s saying, “I don’t need fancy jewelry,” or “I’m not looking for a new handbag.” But…