Tag: birthday celebrations
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Why Complaining About Your Child’s Birthday Gifts is a Major No-Go
Get Pregnant Fast Kids’ birthday parties are meant to be joyous celebrations, but they can sometimes devolve into a contest over gifts. It’s one thing for a child to feel let down by their birthday haul, but when parents start to keep score, it’s a whole different issue. If you find yourself tallying the gifts…
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Overcoming Sadness to Celebrate My Child’s Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast Can you hold on for just a moment? I need to grab something from upstairs. The theme was vibrant polka dots. Our nearest and dearest gathered in a beautifully decorated room, inspired by Pinterest. Colorful paper plates were suspended from the ceiling, and streamers created a magical atmosphere. The hallway boasted twelve…
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5 Things I Simply Won’t Do for My Daughter’s Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast As my little sunshine prepares to celebrate her 3rd birthday, I find myself reflecting on the overwhelming pressure many parents feel during special occasions. With the expectations that come from social media and the endless parade of Pinterest-perfect parties, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters. So, in an effort…
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This 110-Year-Old Woman Who Couldn’t Care Less About Her Birthday Is Us All
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever found yourself wondering at what age you’ll finally stop pretending to care about the expectations of others? For one remarkable woman, that age is a solid 110. Recently, she took a moment to share her candid thoughts during an interview on a local morning show in Spokane, WA, and…
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December Babies: A Case for National Abstinence Month
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment. I’ll admit that only one of my kids was actually planned. We are fortunate to be incredibly fertile, and I often reflect on how close I came to being a college freshman with a baby in tow. Seriously, it seems that if I even think about…
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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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The Joys of Being an Engaged Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday was Clara’s seventh birthday, and thankfully, she had the day off from school due to those so-called optional parent conferences (seriously, who are they kidding?). This gave us the perfect opportunity to celebrate her big day together. My mission was clear: to be the best mom I could be. The attentive,…