Tag: child development
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Is Your Toddler Being Disrespectful? Here’s Why and What to Do
Read more Even the most delightful toddlers can sometimes display rudeness, either unintentionally or on purpose. However, this behavior shouldn’t be overlooked. Instead, consider implementing strategies to address and mitigate your child’s disrespectful actions. Is My Toddler’s Disrespectful Behavior Normal? During your weekly grocery trip, you might find yourself cringing when your little one loudly…
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The Reality of Raising a Highly Sensitive Child
Get Pregnant Fast It was just days before my daughter’s second birthday when I stumbled upon the term “highly sensitive.” At the time, I didn’t grasp its true meaning and dismissed it as yet another trend invented by overly cautious parents seeking to label their emotional children in a way that made them sound more…
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Understanding the 2-Year-Old Sleep Regression: Causes and Coping Strategies
Read more If your once-great sleeper is now resisting bedtime, you might be encountering the 2-year-old sleep regression. This phase can be puzzling for parents, as toddlers who previously drifted off without a fuss may suddenly refuse to sleep, wake up frequently during the night, or start their day before dawn. What is the 2-Year-Old…
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Why I, a Former Educator, Hesitate to Enroll My Children in Public Schools
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child approaches kindergarten in a little over a year, I find myself overwhelmed with anxiety. This shouldn’t be such a struggle, especially for someone like me—a former kindergarten teacher. Yet, the thought of sending my child to public school fills me with dread. The current state of our educational…
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Is Being Naked in Front of Your Kids a Big Deal?
Get Pregnant Fast In this insightful discussion, we explore the topic of parental nudity in front of children. Pediatrician Dr. Lisa Harper shares her expert opinions on whether it’s appropriate for parents to be naked around their kids. While you might enjoy the freedom of being clothes-free, it’s important to consider how your children perceive…
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Guidelines for Selecting an Adoptive Family
Read more When considering adoption, you likely have a vision of the ideal family and home for your child. The adoption process empowers you to turn that vision into reality by allowing you to choose the family you wish to entrust with your baby. To help clarify your thoughts on what type of family would…
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Embracing a Screen Time-Free Household
Get Pregnant Fast You might think we’re out of our minds for not imposing screen time limits in our home. Perhaps you envision our children glued to their devices, lost in a world of shows, Minecraft, and endless YouTube videos, completely devoid of fresh air or social interactions. You might even think I’m lazy (which,…
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What It’s Like When Your Child Doesn’t Speak
Get Pregnant Fast The uncertainties swirl around us, leaving us to wonder if he simply won’t speak or if he truly can’t. Even today, there are countless opinions on the topic, but the reality remains: he doesn’t use words. At just one year old, he was deemed completely “normal.” By age two, he was labeled…
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Why Less is More: The Science Behind Fewer Toys This Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent, you likely recall a Christmas morning where your children tore through presents in a matter of seconds. The excitement is palpable, but a recent study reveals that giving kids fewer toys can actually enhance their play experience. Researchers at the University of Toledo conducted a study that underscores…
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Breaking News: Embracing Average Is Not a Failure
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my daughter shared that she had made it to the finals of her school’s Geography Bee. Despite her impressive achievement, she expressed her anxiety, saying, “I don’t want to do it because I know I won’t win.” I completely understand her feelings; even at 42, I sometimes grapple with the same…