Tag: childhood safety
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Why Can’t We Create a Protective Bubble for Our Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast This past weekend, we experienced our first snowfall of the season, and it brought an exciting energy into our home. The kids were buzzing about building snowmen, sledding, and indulging in hot cocoa topped with marshmallows. As is tradition, families flocked to the local golf course to transform it into a winter…
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Navigating the Challenges of Modern Parenting: A Tale of Kindness
Get Pregnant Fast Two summers ago, during our family’s yearly trip to the beach, I found myself in charge of nap time. Each day, my husband would take our daughter—who had recently transitioned out of napping—on an “Adventure with Dad,” while I would settle down for a much-needed two-hour nap with my 3-year-old son. This…
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First Grader in Brooklyn Suffers Tragic Choking Incident in Cafeteria
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartbreaking incident, a first grader from Brooklyn, New York, is currently on life support after choking on food in her school’s cafeteria. A paramedic, who was on duty outside the school, rushed in to assist when he heard a knock on his vehicle—only to find that no one inside the…
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We’ve Hit Peak Absurdity with This Gun Designed to Resemble a Nintendo Controller
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where bizarre trends seem to multiply daily, a Texas-based company has taken the cake by creating a working Glock that mimics the appearance of a toy gun from the beloved Nintendo game Duck Hunt. This is not only absurd; it’s downright dangerous. Have you ever stumbled upon a story…
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Would You Trust a Celebrity with Your Preschooler?
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of unexpected news, it seems that the notorious celebrity, Mia Benson, is now authorized to volunteer at a preschool in Brooklyn, despite having an extensive history of legal troubles, including a reckless driving conviction. One has to wonder: what kind of message does this send to parents? After all,…
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I’m a Protective Mom, and I Have No Plans to Change That
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, I was a hesitant new mom, anxious about how my parenting would be perceived by others. I envisioned myself as the laid-back mother with well-behaved children (what a joke!), convinced that the tales of grocery store meltdowns or park mishaps wouldn’t apply to us. I thought it was…
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How the News Turns Me Into an Emotional Wreck
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the day I learned about the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. At that time, my son had just begun his first year of elementary school, and I was cradling his newborn brother, who was peacefully asleep on my chest. As my social media feed filled with the…
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We Can’t Just Send Our Kids Outside Anymore
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 15, 2023 Originally Published: April 28, 2015 There’s something about nostalgia that can make us question our parenting choices. While I completely understand the idea that overly protective parenting can negatively affect both children and parents, I find it frustrating when people suggest that we should simply emulate past generations.…
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How to Teach Kids About Danger Without Instilling Fear
Get Pregnant Fast In a local parenting group, I came across a thought-provoking article from the Denver Metro Moms Blog that discussed preventing child abuse. While I fully support the mission of child safety, I had reservations about the approach suggested—specifically, the idea of posting “body safety rules” in our kitchens. The article titled “Why…