Tag: childhood nostalgia
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Why I’m Allowing My Child to Explore the iPad Freely
Get Pregnant Fast “Alright, everyone. Seriously? I said no more videos. Step away from the screen.” I marched over to the couch, where my two boys were glued to the iPad, their heads bent low, eyes fixated on the glowing display. As I reached out to take it from them, my eldest quickly pulled back,…
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The Final High Chair: Embracing Farewells to Babyhood
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon an adorable photo of a friend’s baby boy in his high chair. The image captured the essence of mealtime: a cheerful baby, food scattered across the tray, and a grin so wide it could make anyone’s heart flutter. For a brief moment, I found myself reminiscing about those…
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How ‘80s Sitcoms Shaped My Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My 6-year-old often claims his favorite show is Teen Titans Go!, but the truth is, it’s really Diff’rent Strokes. The sitcoms from my own childhood have surprisingly become a unique bonding experience during our screen time together. My son knows that if he plays his cards right, we might have a Diff’rent…
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Generation X’s Parenting Dilemma
Get Pregnant Fast Do you remember what it was like to be a kid? We wore our house keys around our necks, almost like badges of honor, and we walked home from school solo, letting ourselves in while our parents were still clocking hours at work. We navigated busy streets just to buy bubble gum…
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10 Ways to Give Your Kids a 1970s Summer, Part 2
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down, the question looms large: What are you planning for your kids this summer? Last year, I found myself wondering how to keep my kids entertained while also juggling the responsibilities of being their full-time summer guide, camp organizer, and enrichment activity planner. I envisioned a summer…
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Thanks to YouTube, My Kid is Hooked on Plastic Nonsense
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 19, 2016 Originally Published: September 1, 2012 It all began so innocently. My son developed a fascination with Paw Patrol. To find some peace while I showered or prepared dinner, I turned to YouTube on my iPad, searching for Paw Patrol videos to keep him entertained. That’s when he stumbled…
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Experiencing Your Beloved Childhood Films Through Your Kids’ Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson I’ve always had a passion for films, and the dream of my entire family enjoying the same movie together has lingered in my mind for years. My partner has been eager to introduce our three daughters to his favorite films from the ’80s since they first sat down to…