Tag: kids behavior
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Why Do Kids Struggle With Sleepovers?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an adventure, filled with love and laughter—most of the time. I truly adore my children; they are my little treasures. However, let me be honest: sometimes I just need a breather from all the cherishing. We do have a wonderful babysitter for those rare date nights (remember those?), but she’s…
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The One Phrase Parents Should Avoid at All Costs
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve found myself making one major mistake time and time again. I confidently uttered that infamous statement about my children during their early years. I boldly proclaimed it when they were toddlers, then again as they entered preschool and later elementary school. I even had the audacity to repeat…
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15 Things Kids Struggle With More Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast Kids excel at many things—like giving the best hugs, effortlessly picking up stray toys, and creating chaos that sends family pets running for cover. My 4-year-old son, for instance, seems to have a unique talent for startling the cat without ever coming close to touching it. Cats just know to steer clear…
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8 Observations Only Moms Make
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the little things in life, moms have a unique perspective. Take, for instance, a seemingly ordinary toddler sock that I stumbled upon one morning, sitting right in the center of a clear staircase. As I prepared for a few days away from home, I felt compelled to pick…
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Are Your Kids Acting Out This Holiday Season? Here Are 10 Justifications for Their Antics
Get Pregnant Fast Is your little one causing a ruckus this holiday season? Are you feeling the judgmental glares from relatives while you attempt to savor a moment of peace (and maybe a glass of wine)? Fear not! I’ve compiled a list of fantastic pre-planned justifications for your children’s less-than-ideal holiday behavior. I sincerely apologize…
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Why I’m Overlooking the Gossiping Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I won’t pretend to be humble about it—my kids are on the path to becoming the next great investigative reporters. How do I know this? They have an insatiable urge to report every minor incident that occurs in our home. It’s as if they’re in a race to deliver breaking news, with…
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10 Disturbing Things You Hope Your Kids Will Never Do (But Likely Will)
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest—children can be downright disgusting. From soiled diapers and dramatic spit-ups to endless snotty noses, the messiness of parenting is no mystery. But it’s the other revolting activities that little ones engage in that truly make you question your decision to have kids in the first place. These unimaginable and…
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My Kids’ Punishment? A Trip to the 1970s
Get Pregnant Fast If I didn’t experience it in 1977, you won’t have it today… My kids are convinced that the 1970s are the worst possible time to exist. Whenever my partner and I share stories from our childhoods, their expressions range from disbelief to sympathy, but mostly, I see a sense of relief that…
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50 Ways Other People’s Kids Can Drive You Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, and sometimes, it feels like other people’s kids are the rollercoaster we didn’t sign up for. Here’s a light-hearted take on the little frustrations that come with sharing space with those adorable, yet often annoying, kids: They seem to spread germs right before family trips. They have…