Tag: childhood memories
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Navigating Motherhood: Embracing the Chaos of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own childhood, I can’t help but wonder: did my parents truly have it all figured out? Was it (A) a blissful experience, (B) the result of some brain-numbing hair products I used, or (C) were they simply better equipped to handle parenting than I am? This thought struck me…
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When Your Partner Announces a Trip to Disney World
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the announcement of a family trip to Disney World—it’s a moment that can spark joy in some and dread in others. In this humorous exploration, we find ourselves alongside Sarah and her exuberant husband, Dave, who have plans for a magical getaway. Spoiler alert: Sarah isn’t exactly thrilled. Much like many…
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9 Childhood Toys We Should Have Questioned
Get Pregnant Fast Nostalgia can be a powerful lens through which we view our childhoods—the late nights spent playing capture the flag, those colorful friendship pins adorning our hi-top sneakers, and the Saturday morning cartoons that kept us glued to the couch long after breakfast (complete with a bologna sandwich, Fruit Roll-Up, and a Capri…
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My Brady Bunch (Minus the House)
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 20, 2015 It turns out that the eldest daughter, Lily, needed braces. She had a date for the school dance, and everything was set. But, of course, disaster struck. In true family fashion, everything eventually fell back into place. The kids quickly became enamored with…
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The Adult Table: A Reflection on Growing Up
Get Pregnant Fast During my childhood, family meals were a clear divide: adults gathered around the formal dining table while we kids were relegated to a makeshift setup in the living room with a wobbly card table. Surrounded by folding chairs and mismatched seats from my grandparents’ collection, my sister and I watched as our…
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Embracing Anticipation in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, I frequently found myself asking my parents if they were looking forward to various events. Whether it was heading to a birthday party at an ice skating rink, visiting relatives, or gearing up for a Girl Scout camping trip, I wanted to know: “Are you excited?” My…
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5 Insights About Easter That Will Resonate If You Were Raised Catholic
Get Pregnant Fast When I mention “Easter,” what comes to mind? Egg hunts? Colorful baskets? Or maybe those oversized bunny costumes that seem to appear at every shopping mall? While Easter is fundamentally a religious occasion, it has also morphed into a joyous welcome of spring in the broader American culture. As someone who was…
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13 Underrated TV Shows from the ’80s That Only True Gen-Xers Will Remember
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, we took a nostalgic trip down memory lane to reminisce about some of the lesser-known television treasures from the 1980s. Our audience chimed in enthusiastically, recalling every single show from “Jennifer Slept Here” to the fan-favorite “Square Pegs,” and even reminded us of many others we had overlooked. While our…
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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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8 Reasons Modern Parents Need to Chill Out
Get Pregnant Fast While browsing parenting blogs and scrolling through social media, I stumbled upon a story about a mom who crafts a new Disney princess dress for her daughter each time they visit a Disney park. Seriously, every trip! I can’t help but think back to my childhood: where was the handmade attire then?…