Tag: humorous parenting
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10 Clever Ways Parents Can Get Back at Their Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Revenge has a certain charm when it feels like it helps restore balance in the chaos of parenting. Let’s face it, sleep is often at the top of our list of grievances, especially when our kids seem to have endless energy. As they grow into teenagers, I can already envision the joy…
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Non-Human Things My Kids Resemble After a Week Stuck Indoors
Get Pregnant Fast A week of winter break coupled with frigid temperatures has turned my two usually sweet-tempered kids into… well, let’s just say they’re not quite themselves. Here are ten amusing things they’ve taken on the likeness of during their confinement in our cozy apartment. Lobsters. We attempted everything from Just Dance to building…
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The Ultimate Parenting Showdown
Get Pregnant Fast As a father of two, I pride myself on being the superior parent, at least according to my own criteria. I am more patient, more composed, and punctual to boot. I enforce strict bedtimes and regulate screen time like a hawk. Sure, I can be firm, but I also know how to…
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WTF Kids?! You Need What, When?
Get Pregnant Fast Isn’t it delightful when your child casually drops a bombshell about a school event you had zero clue about? Picture this: your little one breezes out the door in the morning and pipes up, “Hey, Mom, I have a band concert tonight, and I need to wear dress pants. Thanks!” Wait, what…
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21 Activities to Engage Your Kids (If You Want to Mess Them Up)
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon some comments on my blog suggesting that baking cookies with my kids is not the best choice of activity. One commenter even described it as “destructive.” I had shared a post about a difficult day, grappling with my inner critic and my eating disorder. Instead of succumbing to…
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Why Dining Out With My 7-Year-Old Feels Like Dating in My Twenties
Get Pregnant Fast Dining out with my 7-year-old is surprisingly reminiscent of my dating escapades in my twenties. Here’s how these two experiences mirror each other: He Polishes Off His Drinks: While his lemonades and chocolate milks lack alcohol, they’re packed with sugar and have a similar impact. First, he becomes overly chatty, and before…
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20 Conditions to Be Met for My 2-Year-Old to Successfully Use the Potty
Get Pregnant Fast Potty training in our household has been nothing short of a chaotic spectacle. While my husband and I remain calm, the true storm of emotions comes from our tiny 2-year-old ruler. A specific and rather whimsical set of conditions must be fulfilled before she even considers sitting on the potty. After careful…
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5 Unexpected Birthday Gifts That Will Shock Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Birthdays can be a grand affair in our household. We go all out to ensure each child feels cherished on their special day, complete with vibrant streamers decorating their “throne,” a mountain of gifts ready to be unwrapped, and a cake adorned with the brightest colors imaginable. However, sometimes the gifts we…
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10 Reasons to Avoid Staying in a House with Toddlers
Get Pregnant Fast Back in my carefree single days, hosting friends involved little more than microwaving snacks, enjoying some cigarettes after dinner, and diving into profound discussions about the merits of manual versus automatic cars. Ah, the depth of youthful conversations. Now that I’m married and navigating life with three energetic kids, my idea of…