Tag: older kids
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6 Realities of Parenting Older Kids That No One Warns You About
Get Pregnant Fast After a decade of parenting, I thought I had it all down. I had set boundaries that kept my three daughters safe and secure, established reasonable expectations, encouraged them when necessary, and added a dash of flexibility for fun. But when my eldest turned 10, everything changed. Suddenly, my once reliable parenting…
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Embracing the Joys of Parenting Without the Expectation of More
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, I adored playing with baby dolls. I’d rock them to sleep, swaddle them tightly, and dress them in a myriad of outfits. I even had one of those rather unsightly dolls that you could “feed,” only to have the water emerge from the other end—because, apparently, diaper…
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Why Summer is Even More Delightful With Older Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Summer is upon us, and I can honestly say that I relish this season far more now that my kids are older. Of course, I fondly remember the days when they would dash around in the sprinkler, creating joyful chaos. Those moments were filled with laughter and excitement, but I was perpetually…
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5 Misconceptions About Parenting Older Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, much of the advice and resources available tend to dwell on the chaotic early years. You know, the days of crayon murals on the walls, toys strewn across the living room, and the frantic last-minute dash to prepare for school or extracurricular activities. Then you start to…