Tag: children’s activities
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Hurry Up, It’s Time for Mermaid School!
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine the sheer delight of an 8-year-old girl: instead of the usual, mundane swim lessons at the local community center, she gets the chance to glide through the water like a mermaid, adorned with vibrant, sparkly neoprene tails. Mermaid School, which began in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is expanding its reach this year,…
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It’s Completely Acceptable to Be an Encouraging Parent—At Times.
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, it’s often a contentious issue whether or not to be a “pushy” parent. A recent article in a popular publication critiques the idea that children must discover a singular “passion,” and points the finger at overzealous parents for their role in this narrative. These are the moms…
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How to Juggle Parenting and Kids’ Sports Without the Guilt
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard athletes praise their moms by saying, “My mom is the best. She never missed a [insert sport here: soccer game, basketball match, etc.].” While some might find that heartwarming, I can’t help but wonder: How on earth is that even possible? Did these moms not have jobs, other children,…
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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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My Daughter’s Decision to Quit… And Why I’m Proud of Her
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a challenging journey, especially when it comes to guiding our children through their interests and activities. My daughter has dabbled in various sports, from the usual suspects like soccer and swimming to the more unexpected choices like ice skating and tae kwon do. While she showed decent skill in…
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Single Mom Dons Costume for ‘Donuts with Dad’ So Her Son Can Enjoy the Day
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of parental devotion, a single mom named Lisa Turner went above and beyond to ensure her son didn’t miss out on a school event called “Donuts with Dad.” Upon discovering the morning festivities at her son’s school in North Texas, Lisa quickly realized that her child would be…