Tag: consumerism
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Can Our Kids Find Joy in Simplicity?
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study conducted by Children’s Worlds unveiled some thought-provoking insights into children’s happiness and their perceptions of wealth, family, and education. Surprisingly, children from diverse countries like Algeria, Ethiopia, Israel, Nepal, Switzerland, and the United States—regardless of their economic status—reported high levels of life satisfaction. Interestingly, kids from less affluent nations,…
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What Have the Holidays Become?
Get Pregnant Fast The music, the lights, the endless advertisements — the holiday season has arrived, whether we’re prepared for it or not. Right now, countless people are out hunting for “Black Friday” bargains, with sales kicking off even before the Thanksgiving turkey has had a chance to cool. Like many, I often find this…
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New Tooth Fairy Doll: A Sign That Parents Have Truly Lost the Plot
Get Pregnant Fast Just when we thought parenting couldn’t get any more outlandish, along comes the latest craze: a doll called “My Best Tooth Fairy Friend.” It’s akin to that infamous “Elf on the Shelf” but tailored for children who are shedding their baby teeth. First, we had the Elf. Then came the Mensch on…
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All the Clutter in Your House Could Be Making You Unhappy
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 25, 2021 Originally Published: March 18, 2017 If you were to share the biggest source of frustration in your home right now, chances are you’d say something like, “There’s just not enough space for all our things!” or “I really need to declutter all these toys and clothes that no…
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Photographic Proof of Why You Should Stay Indoors on Black Friday
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, Black Friday rolls around, and with it comes a wave of headlines that make you question the merits of consumerism. While we often hear about shopper-on-shopper chaos, a Nike outlet in Washington state faced a different kind of frenzy—one that left the store itself in shambles. An article by BuzzFeed…
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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…