Tag: family life
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Welcome Back to Homework: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As my children embark on their fourth week of school, I’ve noticed the initial thrill of new teachers and shiny school supplies has faded. The blissful ease of the first few weeks is giving way to the reality of homework—a reality that coincides with my return to full-time work, necessitating a reevaluation…
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Sleep Deprivation: The Hilarious Truth from Parents on Twitter
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: when you become a parent, sleep becomes a luxury you can only dream about. It’s a universal truth that every parent knows all too well. While we brave the sleepless nights and chaotic days, we cling to the hope that one day, we will once again enjoy a solid…
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That’s Why We Worry
Get Pregnant Fast In the blink of an eye, everything can change—that’s at the heart of our worries as parents. We invest in vehicles that boast 5-star safety ratings, meticulously research car seats, and rely on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s rankings to guide our purchases. Our homes are equipped with corner cushions, and…
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Two Distinct Types of Kids on the First Day of School: This Photo Captures Them Perfectly
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year kicks off, it’s amusing to see the two distinct types of kids that emerge on that fateful first day. While some little ones are bubbling with excitement, others appear to be in utter despair. A recently viral photo circulating on social media has hilariously encapsulated both reactions. According…
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15 Hard Truths About Raising a Tween Girl
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting a tween girl is akin to an exhilarating roller coaster ride—one filled with unexpected twists, thrilling highs, and some pretty daunting lows. As we buckle up for this ride, we might find ourselves grappling with certain uncomfortable realities. Here are 15 hard truths that come with being…
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Attention, Family: You Are Fully Capable of Taking Care of Things on Your Own!
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, my dear ones! It’s your loving mother here — the ultimate finder of lost items, the queen of laundry, and the diligent cleaner who scrubs away the evidence of your muddy adventures, which, astonishingly, you seem to overlook. Last night, I watched you munch on a peanut M&M that had been…
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I Used to Support Spanking as Discipline — Until My First Child Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves questioning our choices on discipline. A common query is at what age should we cease spanking? My response: from day one. Allow me to share my journey. Growing up, I experienced spanking, but it was infrequent and controlled. My father employed it between the ages of…
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The Essential 30 Guidelines for Parenting Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, While I might have T-shirts that are older than your entire existence, in your brief three years of life, you’ve somehow managed to gather an impressive wealth of knowledge. Just ask you about anything, and you’ll readily provide an opinionated answer on subjects ranging from how to say certain…
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10 Parenting Choices I’d Rethink
Get Pregnant Fast As my neighborhood welcomes a wave of enthusiastic new parents, I find myself reflecting on my own parenting journey. With my kids now in elementary and middle school, there are definitely some triumphs and plenty of blunders I could have avoided. Here are ten things I’d approach differently if I had a…
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The 5 Best and 5 Worst Aspects of Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned homeschooling parent since my oldest was just a toddler, I’ve had my share of unexpected twists and turns in this journey. Initially, I never imagined leaving my teaching career to educate my own children, yet here we are. Homeschooling can be an enigma to many, so I’m here to…