Tag: school events
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10 Alternative March Madness Scenarios for Parents Who Aren’t Basketball Fans
OVERLOAD OF EVENTS. March stands out as the only month in the school year devoid of holidays, yet it’s crammed with every possible parent workshop, conference, field trip, and fundraiser. You might develop a serious case of carpal tunnel from signing a mountain of permission slips. TIME CRUNCH. For those of us juggling jobs and…
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Single Mom Dons Costume for ‘Donuts with Dad’ So Her Son Can Enjoy the Day
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of parental devotion, a single mom named Lisa Turner went above and beyond to ensure her son didn’t miss out on a school event called “Donuts with Dad.” Upon discovering the morning festivities at her son’s school in North Texas, Lisa quickly realized that her child would be…
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When Did Annual Graduation Celebrations Become the Norm?
Get Pregnant Fast As May wraps up, my social media feeds are filled with posts that scream #pleaseholdontgrowup or #stoptheclock. We all know the parents I’m talking about. Just nine months ago, they were celebrating their kids heading back to school, throwing parties with plenty of drinks and hashtags like #thankgoodnessforschool. But now, they have…
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When You Can’t Afford to Attend Your Child’s Sporting Events
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Middle School, As I sit down to write this, my son, Ethan, is out on the court, playing his first volleyball season at school. It’s a big moment not just for him, but for many kids on the team. We’ve been following the coach’s rule that parents can’t attend practices, and…
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10 Types of Parents You’ll Spot at Every School Play
The Distracted Dad Get Pregnant Fast Oh look, the show is starting! Wait—what’s this? The entire view is obscured by smartphones and tablets! Come on, folks! Just enjoy the show! Let’s not block the view with our devices and heads! Oh wait, there’s my child. Just a few quick snaps—OK, and a short video—sorry, just…
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6 Themed Dress-Up Days Every Mom Can Support
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest, fellow moms: the themed dress-up days are getting out of hand. We barely survived the 100th day of school and scrambled to craft something resembling a Dr. Seuss character for his birthday. As the school year winds down, I propose a serious ban on any “fun” dress days for…
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Single Mom Denied Access to Father-Daughter Dance
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling turn of events, a single mother named Emily Richards found herself facing a heartbreaking situation when she learned that her six-year-old daughter would be attending a father-daughter dance at their elementary school in Georgia. Determined to ensure her daughter, Lily, wouldn’t miss out on this special occasion, Emily completed…