Tag: creativity
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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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Hey Kids — I’m Not Concerned About Your Boredom
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, my husband and I have developed a few go-to responses for one of the most common yet irritating childhood complaints: “I’m bored!” When we first hear it, our response is simple: “Great! Stay bored.” When it becomes a repeated mantra, we might add, “Boredom is a sign of impatience…
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What Ikea and Our Education System Have in Common
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re like me, you probably share a love/hate relationship with Ikea. I enjoy browsing their vast showroom, dropping the kids off at their childcare, and discovering the endless possibilities their affordable furniture offers. Despite my frustration with their carts, which seem to have a mind of their own, I find myself…
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7 Incredible (And Free!) Playgrounds That Foster Exploration, Risk-Taking, and Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast I recently took my 6-year-old son to a new playground that promised adventure. This sprawling beige structure, accented with bright blue and orange, rests on a soft, forgiving surface and is enclosed by a sturdy metal fence. It features two slides, a shaky bridge, and a 5-foot high climbing wall. At first…
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Institutional Racism Undermined My Education — But I Will Shield My Son from Its Impact
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I often heard the phrase, “You’ve been here before!” It was a puzzling statement at first, but over time, I understood its implications. I possessed knowledge that seemed to elude many of my peers, even those older than me. My questions often left adults bewildered; I could correctly use…
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Moms Are Overwhelmed: The Impact on Our Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely that you’re reading this on your smartphone or while juggling multiple tasks. Reports indicate that Americans spend an astonishing 10 hours and 39 minutes each day glued to screens, not even counting time spent on texting or snapping photos. To put this in perspective, nearly half…
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If We Want to Raise Creative, Free-Thinking Kids, It’s Time to Step Back
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was just 4 years old, already demonstrating a knack for reading fluently and grasping complex math concepts, I felt compelled to explore the gifted program options in our school district. Living in a competitive area like New York City, where families invest heavily in tutoring to prepare for these…
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Every Child with ADHD Should Experience ‘Captain Underpants’ – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In the words of popular children’s author Dav Pilkey, “I prefer to think of it as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Delightfulness. Others may label it a disorder.” Pilkey, known for his beloved Captain Underpants series, was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in second grade, a time when he struggled with concentrating, sitting still,…
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Embracing a Schedule-Free Summer: Here’s Why We’re Doing It
Get Pregnant Fast “So, what activities do you have lined up for the kids this summer?” my friend asked me recently. “Actually, I didn’t enroll them in any,” I replied, feeling the weight of my choice settle on me like a heavy backpack. She stared at me in disbelief. “Why on earth would you do…