Tag: parenting advice
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Croup in Babies and Toddlers: Coughing Sounds, Symptoms, and Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast If your little one is suddenly waking up at night with a seal-like bark and struggling to breathe, they might be experiencing croup—a common and treatable childhood illness. What is Croup? Croup, or laryngotracheobronchitis, is primarily caused by a viral infection that leads to inflammation in the voice box (larynx) and the…
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Does the Freshman Year Impact College Admissions?
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a teen at a competitive high school, it was widely believed that freshman year grades held little weight in college admissions. The prevailing wisdom was that as long as you boosted your GPA to straight As by junior year, you’d be just fine. However, this notion seems to be…
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6 Things Your Child’s Day Care Teacher Wishes You Knew
Get Pregnant Fast Your little ones can spend anywhere from a few hours to over 40 hours a week with their day care teachers, yet we often only have a few fleeting moments to connect with you. Why is it that someone so dedicated to your child’s development has so little time to chat? Typically,…
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Five Insights for Moms from a Non-Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Moms! How’s everything going? Would you like a drink? I’m not a mom myself—yet, anyway. Who knows what the future holds? I’d love to provide a clearer answer, but my crystal ball met an unfortunate end last week. There seems to be a lot of chatter around the “moms vs.…
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5 Essential Insights from a Teaching Assistant Before Your Teen Heads Off to College
Get Pregnant Fast As your teenager prepares to embark on their college journey, there are some key insights that a teaching assistant can share to ease the transition. Here are five crucial points to consider: Goals Aren’t Set in Stone. As a parent, you may find yourself constantly planning your child’s future, from their educational…
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There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Parenting: Mom’s Viral Post on Food-Shaming Sparks Dialogue
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Facebook post that took the internet by storm, one mother passionately addressed the rampant issue of food-shaming in parenting. Tired of the scrutiny surrounding her choices, she boldly declared that it’s not anyone’s job to dictate what parents should serve their children. This phenomenon, which she aptly termed “mom…
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8 Surprising Realities About Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy comes with its fair share of surprises, and while there are a few perks—like indulging your cravings—many aspects can be downright challenging. I thought I had a solid grasp on what to expect, but the reality was often quite different. Here are eight misconceptions I had about pregnancy that were shattered…
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How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teenager (Without Starting a Family Feud)
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Tips By Jenna L. Montgomery Updated: August 3, 2023 Originally Published: September 10, 2010 As a parent, it’s easy to reminisce about the days when your little ones bounced out of bed at the crack of dawn, eager to embrace the day. If you’re one of those parents dreaming of those…