Tag: reading
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The Unmatched Joy of Watching Your Child Discover Reading
Get Pregnant Fast We’re cozied up in my 7-year-old son’s bed, his head nestled against my arm as I wrap it around his shoulders. He clutches one side of a Winnie the Pooh book while I hold the other. As he reads the final sentence aloud, he looks up at me, his face glowing with…
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Gen-X Book Lovers, Unite!
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the digital age and its endless sea of eBooks. But let me tell you—those aren’t my tribe. My people are the ones who delight in the tactile experience of flipping through the pages of a paperback, savoring that unmistakable scent as we bury our noses in the pages. We’re the ones…
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5 Things My Kids Absolutely Detest (And I Just Can’t Wrap My Head Around It)
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: My three kids are in the dentist’s office, each experiencing their own level of dental drama. My oldest is getting a cleaning, my middle child is undergoing x-rays, and my youngest is being prodded with an oddly intimidating tool meant for checking his teeth. They’re all sporting those stylish shades…
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10 Important Lessons I Want My 10-Year-Old Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter Emma approaches her tenth birthday, I find myself reflecting on the essential lessons I wish to impart to her. This transitional age is filled with growth and discovery, and I want to ensure she carries these values with her as she navigates through life. Your Happiness Is Not Your…
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Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon a piece discussing a fresh cover design for the beloved Anne of Green Gables series. As someone who devoured these novels as a pre-teen and still eagerly tunes in for the PBS adaptations during telethon season, I was taken aback. It’s Anne, after all! The spirited, red-headed, messy…
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Why Kids Should Swap Their Kindle for Paper Books This Summer
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re anything like me, it’s been ages since I picked up a book. Once a passionate reader, I devoured everything from thrilling novels to hefty academic texts. Now, even the most captivating stories struggle to keep my attention. I often blame my hectic schedule and endless to-do lists, yet I always…
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My Daughter’s Journey with Dyslexia
Get Pregnant Fast As I entered my daughter Ava’s third-grade classroom, her teacher gently placed a hand on my arm and said, “I need to discuss Ava with you.” That simple statement can send shivers down a parent’s spine. Instantly, my mind raced through a myriad of potential concerns, and let’s be honest, it rarely…