Tag: family time
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Embracing the Chaos of Bedtime: A Journey Through Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, I had a picture-perfect bedtime routine with my children. We’d start with a soothing bath, enjoy a show together, have some playtime, sing a lullaby, read a bedtime story, and then it was lights out. Sure, there were times when the little ones didn’t exactly drift off as…
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5 Reasons I Will Remain a Stay-at-Home Mom Even After My Kids Start School
Get Pregnant Fast As a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I often find myself on the receiving end of curious questions about my future plans. It started with innocent inquiries like, “What do you do all day?” and has now escalated to the pointed “What will you do next year when all your kids are in school?”…
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The Digital Landscape Lacks a Manual: Crafting Guidelines for My Family
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, television isn’t a significant part of our lives, which led me to underestimate the importance of monitoring our family’s screen time. It wasn’t until I began tracking how often and when we reached for our devices that I recognized the need for better management of our technology use. Here…
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17 Simple Steps to Indulge Yourself on National Bubble Bath Day
Get Pregnant Fast January 8 marks the special occasion of National Bubble Bath Day! Here’s how parents everywhere can take a moment for themselves amidst the chaos of family life: Step 1: Politely inform everyone in your home that you’re claiming the bathroom for a much-needed bubble bath, and you’d appreciate some solitude. Step 2:…
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What We Discovered During Our (Incredibly Wet) Summer Getaway
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigated through our soggy summer vacation, we quickly became experts in wet golf, tennis, and snorkeling. However, the excitement soon waned as our villa transformed into a makeshift laundry room, with damp clothes draped over every available doorknob. Our highlight of the day? A cooler stocked with frozen candy bars…
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I’m Exhausted, but Never Willing to Sacrifice My Late-Night ‘Me Time’
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent, I fully understood that I’d be needed—though I had no clue just how much. Keeping a child alive is a formidable task that tests both your body and mind. Yet, I chose to have another child, and then another, fully aware that my free time would dwindle. It’s a…
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Understanding Teenagers’ Brain Wiring: Why They Make Risky Choices and How We Can Help
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Harper Date: September 1, 2023 Recent studies reveal that the brain circuitry of teenagers often leads them to engage in reckless behavior, especially when they are in groups. In a study with young mice, researchers discovered that those in social settings were more likely to indulge in risky activities, comparable…
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A Lazy Parent’s Guide to Embracing the Great Outdoors
Get Pregnant Fast Last month, my family and I traded our suburban lifestyle for a refreshing escape to the stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park. Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not exactly an outdoorsy type—more like an indoor enthusiast. But let me tell you, the experience was nothing short of heavenly.…
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It’s Never Enough: Carving Out Time for Each Child
Get Pregnant Fast Our family may not have the budget for extravagant vacations, but this past spring break, we decided to embrace a “staycation.” I wanted it to be something special. I presented the idea to my kids: a day at the local amusement park, a trip to the city, and each could choose a…