Tag: Music
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My So-Called Life (Before the Internet)
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: March 30, 2015 Yes, it’s true. We genuinely lived this way. Before the days of constant digital connection, if we were captivated by something like a vintage version of Doctor Who (whatever that looked like back then), we had to discuss it face-to-face with our real-life…
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12 Exciting Hobbies to Explore in Your 40s
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the 40s! This decade often brings newfound freedom as children grow more independent, or perhaps even head off to college. Life tends to settle into a more manageable routine, making it the perfect time to indulge in a hobby that’s just for you. With your priorities shifting, it’s time to discover…
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Embracing the Power of Music in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast At just six years old, I found myself basking in the warm Southern California sun, transforming my living room into a stage as I belted out my own rendition of “Dance: Ten; Looks: Three” from A Chorus Line. Little did I understand the song’s deeper meanings, but the music, the show’s unique…
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Why I Don’t Censor Music for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I was ten, I stumbled upon a conversation between my aunt and my mother in my aunt’s cozy New England kitchen. Their expressions were a mix of disbelief and disappointment as they sipped their black coffee. I couldn’t help but eavesdrop as they critiqued a pop icon of the time: “She’s…
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A Blast from the Past: Why ‘A History of Radness’ Appeals to Gen-X Parents and Their Tweens
Get Pregnant Fast If you want to connect with kids today, you’ve got to win over their parents first. Just look at the enduring success of shows like Sesame Street, which cleverly weaves in humor for the grown-ups, or the way Dan Zanes brings nostalgia to family-friendly folk music. Enter A History of Radness, Amazon’s…
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Kids Stumped by a Walkman: A Hilarious Reminder of Generational Differences
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever witnessed a toddler effortlessly swipe through an iPad, you know just how dramatically childhood has transformed over the years. Our kids are growing up in an entirely different technological landscape, and a recent video captures this shift perfectly—a mother recorded her young son and his friend trying to figure…
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12 Iconic Songs Forever Altered by Commercials
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a strange feeling when a beloved song you grew up with suddenly pops up in a commercial hawking a product you never knew you needed. Every generation experiences this, with Baby Boomers likely cringing at Nike’s use of The Beatles’ “Revolution” back in the 1980s. And though I can’t confirm its…
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My Life Is Still a Highway
Get Pregnant Fast As Tom Cochrane’s classic “Life Is a Highway” plays on the radio, I find myself in the driver’s seat of our well-worn 2005 Honda Accord, with my kids nestled in the back. I increase the volume, eager to share this familiar tune with them—a song that, thanks to the movie Cars, is…