Tag: modern parenting
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Back to School: A Comparison of the 1970s and Today
Get Pregnant Fast As summer winds down, the back-to-school hustle begins, but it looks quite different now than it did in the 1970s. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and compare the experiences of gearing up for a new school year then and now. Back to School in the 1970s As August comes to…
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Science Confirms: Same-Sex Parents Raise Happy Kids, All You Need is Love
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions around parenting, particularly in the wake of significant legal changes regarding marriage equality, the phrase “on the wrong side of history” has been tossed around. However, with new findings emerging, it may be time to reconsider that narrative and think about being “on the wrong side of science.” A…
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Why Are We Always Thanking Dads Just for Being Parents?
Get Pregnant Fast One of the first lessons I absorbed as a child was the importance of saying “please” and “thank you.” Growing up in a disciplined environment, I took this to heart, often ending emails with a hasty “Thanks!” even when it wasn’t necessary. Fast forward to seven months ago when my daughter made…
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Your Child’s Toy Kitchen Is More Gourmet Than Yours
Get Pregnant Fast Are you considering purchasing a toy kitchen for your little one? Brace yourself: it’s likely going to outshine your own kitchen! The evolution of play kitchens—and the faux food that comes with them—has been nothing short of remarkable. Gone are the days of simple plastic pizzas and generic cartons of milk; your…
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The World Needs More Men Like You
Get Pregnant Fast Several months ago, my partner, Mark, and I had a heart-to-heart conversation. If you’re in a committed relationship, you know the kind of talk I’m referring to. This particular discussion came right after Mark had left another job—his excuse being that work made him “miserable.” Naturally, his sudden departures without any backup…
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Old-School Grandpa Encounters Contemporary Dad: A Clash of Parenting Styles
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: March 9, 2015 Watching my father, Richard, on the living room floor with my daughter feels less like a scene from 2023 and more like a flashback to an earlier era. Growing up in the 70s, fathers like him didn’t engage in the hands-on parenting that…
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The Weight of Parenting Expectations: Why Shaming Isn’t Helping
Get Pregnant Fast In my household, M&Ms are a daily staple. Yes, I willingly give my kids these sugary treats. Why? Because it’s my secret weapon for getting them to cooperate—whether it’s using the bathroom, staying put in their car seats, or cleaning up after themselves. Sometimes, a little bribery goes a long way. Having…
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13 Signs You’re an ’80s Kid Now Parenting in a Modern World
Get Pregnant Fast If you frequently find yourself dropping nostalgic references that leave your kids scratching their heads or rolling their eyes, chances are you’re a child of the ’80s navigating the choppy waters of parenthood today. “What’chu talkin’ ’bout, Willis?” When your child blurts out something utterly unbelievable, do you channel your inner Gary…