Tag: child development
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Top Baby Girl Names That Start With I
Read more Finding the perfect name for your little girl can be a delightful yet challenging task. If you’re considering names that start with the letter “I,” you’re in luck! Here’s a curated list of some beautiful baby girl names beginning with “I,” inspired by popular choices. Isabella Isla Ivy Iris Isabelle Isabel Izabella Imani…
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Why We Need to Reconsider Classroom Behavior Charts
Get Pregnant Fast When a high school friend recently shared a note on my Facebook page regarding her child’s “behavior” warning, I was taken aback. Is this really happening? Did someone actually write this about a kindergartner? My initial shock quickly turned to anger. This note was sent home with my friend’s 5-year-old daughter, Lily,…
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Understanding the Division of Responsibility in Feeding Your Toddler
Read more As a parent, you may often find yourself in a battle of wills over mealtime with your little one. If your toddler could survive solely on crackers or believes ice cream is a breakfast food, it’s time to rethink your approach. Introducing more control over their food choices could actually lead to a…
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Toddler Head-Banging: Understanding and Managing This Behavior
Read more It can be quite distressing when you notice your little one repeatedly banging their head against hard surfaces. Your first instinct might be to panic, fearing they might hurt themselves or questioning if there’s a more serious issue at play. However, the good news is that in many cases, head-banging is quite typical…
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Why I Occasionally Share My ‘Adult Challenges’ with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a disagreement with a family member, which left me feeling irritable for days. I resorted to my less-than-mature coping mechanisms: slamming doors, snapping at questions, and hoarding chocolate like a squirrel preparing for winter. As a result, my family began to steer clear of me, and honestly,…
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The Paradox of Possessions: How Excess Can Stifle Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast The beach has always been a playground for my children, but I’ve discovered that their best experiences come with just a bucket and a shovel—nothing more. No oversized shovels, no elaborate sea creature molds, and certainly no baskets filled with geometric shape cutters. We leave behind the Frisbees, kites, and all those…
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When Do Babies Start Walking? Your Child’s First Steps
Read more From the moment your little one begins to pull themselves up, you might wonder, “When will they take those first steps?” It’s an exciting milestone, and while some babies may start walking before their first birthday, others might take a bit longer. Typically, most children start walking between 9 and 15 months, but…
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Scientist Reveals: Dirt is Beneficial for Kids, Much to Moms’ Delight
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where sanitizing every surface seems like a parental duty, a groundbreaking study suggests that a little dirt might actually be good for our children. The instinct to keep our little ones’ environment spotless is natural; after all, who hasn’t hurried to wash off a pacifier that tumbled onto the…
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I Didn’t Redshirt My Son, and Here’s What I Regret
Get Pregnant Fast When a child’s teacher reaches out for a conversation, the news is rarely positive. Occasionally, you might hear, “Your child is a prodigy, and we’re preparing him for his first TED Talk.” More often, though, it’s a different story. I found myself sitting in my office when my son’s kindergarten teacher reached…