Tag: emotional intelligence
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What “I Hate You” Truly Means: Decoding Teen Speak
Get Pregnant Fast “I hate you so much!” my teenage daughter, Emma, shouted, her voice echoing with fury. “You won’t be at my wedding, and you’ll never see your grandchildren!” In that moment, her rage felt like a whirlwind of negativity, hitting me like a punch. Stunned, I retreated to my bedroom, closing the door…
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What I Really Think When My Child Faces Meanness
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the playground as a parent can be a mixed bag of joy and anxiety. Picture this: I’m at a local park, trying to strike that delicate balance between giving my kids the freedom to explore and hovering just enough to prevent any serious mishaps. Sure, kids will get bumps and bruises—it’s…
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10 Valuable Lessons from Growing Up with a Single Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Today marks a significant birthday for my mother—the incredible woman who raised both my sister and me. In celebration of her journey and the wisdom she imparted, I want to share ten important lessons I learned from being raised by a single parent. 1. Mastering Budgeting Skills We weren’t affluent, yet we…
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Confession: I Think Threenagers Are Incredible
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, the “terrible twos” were the ultimate challenge for parents. That was, of course, before the phenomenon of threenagers entered the scene. Yes, threenagers—those little whirlwinds of emotion and opinion. With their unpredictable moods, intense feelings, and often baffling behavior, they can really test even the most patient parent.…
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5 Strategies to Encourage Boys to Talk About Their Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent with a background in psychology and education, I always dreamed of fostering open dialogue with my teenagers about their emotions and beliefs. However, the reality of conversing with my two teenage boys often looks quite different. A typical exchange might go like this: Me: “How was school today?” Son:…
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Embracing the Chaos: Sometimes I’m a Flawed Mom, but I’m Also a Wonderful One
Get Pregnant Fast Sitting at a cozy table in the local YMCA’s Tropical Smoothie, I was engrossed in various fun learning activities with my 5-year-old daughter, Lily. We were sharing giggles, writing heartfelt journal entries about our loved ones, crafting bar graphs with colorful conversation hearts, and diving into storybooks. In that moment, a woman…
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How to Handle Difficult People
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, challenging individuals seem to be everywhere. Instead of providing specific examples, let’s dive straight into a concise guide on managing interactions with these difficult personalities. Step One: Walk Away. Seriously. If you encounter a difficult person, the best option is often to simply disengage. Feel free to express your…
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I Thought My Son Was Just Challenging, But He’s Actually a Highly Sensitive Child
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was little, he certainly wasn’t the type to just roll with the punches. Every little thing had to align with his preferences, and if it didn’t, well, we were in for a showdown. Even as a baby, his strong reactions were apparent. I recall one afternoon when he was…
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Navigating Discipline with My Highly Sensitive Child: Effective Strategies That Work
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve always sensed that my son, Noah, stood apart from his peers. His unique perspective on the world and his intense emotional responses have made discipline a complex endeavor. The journey has been challenging, not just because I often find myself in the role of the “bad guy,” but…
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Kids, I’m Through Breaking Up Your Fights. Sort It Out or Just Deal With It.
Get Pregnant Fast In the distant past, I resided in a whimsical realm called “my kids will never act like that.” I envisioned my wonderful children living in perfect harmony, best friends forever, sharing everything willingly, and supporting each other through wins and losses alike. I dreamed of a blissful household where sibling disputes were…