Tag: safety
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Two Disturbing Reports of Clowns Chasing Children Emerge This Week
Get Pregnant Fast In a bizarre turn of events, reports have surfaced of clowns chasing children, raising serious concerns for parents. What on earth is happening? Are there secret forums where individuals are planning these frightful antics? Initially, the stories seemed merely unsettling, but now they feel alarmingly personal. This week alone, we’ve seen two…
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Why I Decided Against GPS Tracking My Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest son, Alex, got his driver’s license, I did what most modern, well-meaning parents would do: I installed a GPS tracking app on his phone. After all, many family cell plans include these apps, so I figured, why not? It was all about safety; being able to see his location…
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Refugees vs. Undocumented Immigrants: Clearing Up Common Misunderstandings
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on the topic of refugees. This isn’t just due to the heart-wrenching images and stories emerging from the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, nor is it solely a response to the heated immigration debates that have dominated recent elections. My perspective has shifted because our family recently embarked…
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10 Mistakes I Hope My Kids Won’t Make
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent has a past, a history that often goes unspoken. Before we became moms and dads, we were young, wild, and sometimes reckless. We made choices that were regrettable, and while they may give us a chuckle now, they also fill us with dread at the thought of our children following…
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6 Top Infant Car Seats Trusted by Safety Experts and Loved by Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Getting ready for a new baby? One of the most essential purchases you’ll make is an infant car seat. Not only do they keep your little one safe, but the right seat also offers convenience for you as a parent. Here’s a rundown of six highly recommended infant car seats that both…
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The Unthinkable Call: A Bomb Threat at My Child’s School
Get Pregnant Fast Nothing can truly prepare you for that unexpected phone call. I’d been following reports of bomb threats directed at Jewish Community Centers across the country. The distressing rise in such incidents lingered in my thoughts, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that it was only a matter of time before we faced…
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Why I Allow My Kids to Use Public Restrooms on Their Own
Get Pregnant Fast My 6-year-old seems to need to use the restroom every 15 minutes, which feels a lot like the experience of a pregnant woman constantly on the lookout for the nearest bathroom. I’ve practically memorized the restroom locations at every place we visit. If my eldest isn’t urgently needing to go, my 4-year-old…
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8 Outdated Soothing Methods from the Past
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child arrived in 1991, parenting felt more like an art form than a science. We were guided by three main pillars: 1) the wisdom of grandparents, 2) our own quirky instincts, and 3) the occasional indulgence in Bacardi wine coolers. What to Expect the First Year was our survival…