Tag: kids independence
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Oregon’s Message to Parents: Let Your Kids Walk to School Alone
Get Pregnant Fast In an unusual move, the state of Oregon is taking a stand in the parenting debate by encouraging parents to consider allowing their children to walk to school independently. The Oregon Department of Transportation recently released a poster that outlines guidelines aimed at helping parents assess when it might be appropriate for…
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20 Aspirations for My Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast The concept of a bucket list has gained quite a bit of buzz in recent years. So, naturally, I found myself pondering what my own Parental Bucket List might look like. I’m not referring to the usual milestones like achieving career success or mastering basic life skills like fastening their shoes. Instead,…
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Pinterest Won’t Rescue Me From the Chaos of Our Morning Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Oct. 26, 2023 I wish I could share some golden nuggets of wisdom for transforming weekday mornings into a smooth operation. Truth be told, I’m the exact type of person those tips cater to. You know the one: bleary-eyed and half-awake, rummaging through a mountain of clean (yet wrinkled) laundry, desperately searching…