Tag: messiness
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Embracing Mess: Allowing Kids to Own Their Space
Get Pregnant Fast I thrive in a tidy environment, favoring clean surfaces and organized spaces. As a minimalist at heart (with a notable weakness for shoe stores), excessive clutter can easily send me into a tailspin. My kids are well aware of my standards; they know that if they don’t pick up after themselves, I’ll…
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Letting Our Kids Embrace the Mess: An Essential Parenting Lesson
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all been there, right? That moment when you see your child excitedly diving into playdough, and your heart sinks as you picture the inevitable clean-up. “Oh no, not the playdough!” you might think while envisioning those little bits stuck in the carpet. But honestly, how can we parent effectively without allowing…
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Confessions of a Closet Slob: The Reluctant Cleaner’s Dilemma
Get Pregnant Fast I must confess—I’m a secret slob. My messiness transcends just the living room; I’m a slob in the kitchen, bedroom, and even the bathroom. If faced with the choice between a pristine home and a scene from an episode of ‘Hoarders,’ I’d undoubtedly pick the spotless abode—provided I don’t have to be…
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Foul-Mouthed, Messy Night Owls Are Actually Smarter, Says Science
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 15, 2016 Parents, rejoice! Your messy, foul-mouthed, night owl children might just be the geniuses you never knew they were. Recent studies suggest that individuals who swear, stay up late, and thrive in chaos may possess higher intelligence than their tidy, early-to-bed counterparts. This revelation…
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Embracing the Beauty of a ‘Lived-In’ Home
Get Pregnant Fast I usually pride myself on being relatively organized. I have enough time to manage my tasks, so I’m not seeking any accolades. However, despite my efforts to balance my desire for order with the realities of daily life with kids, a recent visit to a home without children left me feeling less…
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Conquering the Overwhelmed Mom: A Journey to Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast Messes can send me into a spiral. Glitter? Just the thought of it makes me want to scream. In our household, water is the only beverage I serve the kids because the thought of cleaning up spilled juice is enough to make me feel like I’m losing my mind. It doesn’t merely…