Tag: sleepovers
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10 Reasons Why I Envy Your Big Kid
Get Pregnant Fast Let me just say that I understand the well-meaning parents out there, ready to lecture me about cherishing every moment with my little ones. Yes, I hear you, but I can also look forward to a time when I’m not dodging vomit or wiping tiny bottoms. Moms of older kids seem to…
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Why Do Kids Struggle With Sleepovers?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is an adventure, filled with love and laughter—most of the time. I truly adore my children; they are my little treasures. However, let me be honest: sometimes I just need a breather from all the cherishing. We do have a wonderful babysitter for those rare date nights (remember those?), but she’s…
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Why My Family Foregoes Sleepovers
Get Pregnant Fast When I was seven, I experienced something that would shape my views on sleepovers forever. It was at a friend’s house when she introduced me to a secret game that quickly turned into something much darker. This encounter was a betrayal of trust, and it happened repeatedly during sleepovers and playdates. I…
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Why They Call It a ‘Sleepover’
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting Why They Call It a ‘Sleepover’ by Jessica Lane Updated: June 23, 2020 Originally Published: September 25, 2015 I never intended to cause any chaos. It was merely a mishap, a consequence of a sugar-fueled frenzy. Let’s be real—who in their right mind invites six hyperactive 5-year-olds to spend the…
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10 Reasons Kids Might Not Be Welcome Here
Get Pregnant Fast Not everyone is a fan of children, and even those who appreciate kids may have their limits. For the sake of adult friendships and the social lives of our children, we sometimes tolerate more than we should. But where do you draw the line? How disruptive does a child need to be…
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Sleepovers: The Ultimate Parenting Nightmare
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, sleepovers can be a total disaster. I’m fully prepared for the backlash after sharing this opinion—first, I’ll be labeled a terrible parent, and second, parents of my kids’ friends might just decide to ban their little ones from ever spending the night at my house again. (Mission accomplished! Cue…
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Why Sleepovers Are Off the Table for Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I like to think of myself as laid-back and open-minded. I’m not the type to hover over my kids; in fact, I won’t even get up to fetch them a glass of water anymore. “Go get a drink from the sink! I’ve got candy to crush!” is…