Tag: playdates
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Navigating the Uncomfortable Truth: I Cherish You, but Your Child Drives Me Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often brace ourselves for that awkward moment when our child becomes friends with another kid whose parents we find unbearable. But what happens when the parents aren’t the issue? No matter how close the friendship is, there’s only so many times you can say, “Your kid just tackled mine”…
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Playdates Are Possible for Children with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, I often hear my son Leo exclaim, “I need to call Mia’s mom!” You might wonder who Mia is. Here’s the story. After Leo experienced his first major seizure, I was still in a daze from the ordeal. We had just returned from…
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I’ve Called a Timeout on Playdates — It’s Time for Mom to Prioritize Herself
Get Pregnant Fast Goldfish crackers and juice boxes cluttered the kitchen counter, while hummus and pretzels sat alongside sparkling mimosas. In the living room, a chaotic scene unfolded as toddlers threw tantrums over who could ride the squeaky mechanical pony, while infants cried from their makeshift cribs. After spending most of my days alone with…
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10 Playdate Guidelines for a Peaceful Home Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve hosted a few playdates that did not quite meet my expectations. By “did not meet my expectations,” I mean I found myself longing for just a few quiet moments on my couch, which is usually all I ask for during these gatherings. To ensure a smoother experience in the future,…
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Why Gun Safety Must Be Part of the Playdate Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of two—my eldest is 11, and my youngest is nearly 8—I find myself reflecting on the countless playdates my children have experienced over the years. To put things into perspective, I decided to estimate the number of playdates my kids have attended. I opted for a conservative estimate of…
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How to Skip the Birthday Party: 21 Simple Tips
Get Pregnant Fast In my experience as a parent, I’ve thrown around a dozen birthday celebrations for my kids over the years. Some were extravagant, while others were more low-key. Regardless of the scale, one thing remained consistent: the stress involved made it feel like I was preparing for a war, not a celebration. Birthdays…
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Why I Can’t Stand Playdates
Get Pregnant Fast If I’m being honest, I can’t help but cringe at the term “playdate.” To me, the idea of scheduling playtime feels entirely unnecessary. Kids should simply play—preferably outdoors or at a friend’s house. Remember the days when kids were told to go outside and play until dinner? I often think back to…
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10 Things You Only Experience With Your First Child
Organizing Playdates Get Pregnant Fast When my first child came along, I was on a mission to find every free playgroup or library event possible. I’d enthusiastically sing “Five Little Monkeys” and nod along while other parents boasted about their kids’ “exceptional” talents. Now, during playtime, I often find myself glued to my iPhone, occasionally…