Tag: media consumption
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Why I Tune Out the News to Preserve My Sanity as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days after welcoming my first child, I found myself consumed by unsettling thoughts. Every time I navigated the stairs with my baby bundled up in a blanket, I couldn’t shake the image of us tumbling down, heads colliding with the wall. While driving to the store, I envisioned a…
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Sometimes My Toddler Swears, And Honestly, I’m Not That Worried About It
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, like many things in life, comes with its own set of surprises. One of those surprises for me was the day I heard my young son exclaim, “What the hell is that?” while rummaging through a drawer. Now, I’ll admit, there’s a mild shock that accompanies hearing your child drop a…
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The AAP Finally Acknowledges That Screen Time Isn’t the Villain
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve been a parent over the last decade, you’re likely well acquainted with the antics of characters from shows like “Daniel Tiger,” “Bubble Guppies,” and “Paw Patrol.” You’ve probably also faced the judgmental glances from others who claim that letting your kids watch these programs is detrimental to their development. Well,…