Tag: child development
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The 25 Best Toys for One-Year-Olds to Boost Their Growth and Development
Read more When it comes to selecting toys for your little one, the right choices can greatly enhance their growth and development. At the age of one, children are eager to explore, learn, and play, making it crucial to provide them with engaging toys that support their sensory skills, motor development, and creativity. Here’s a…
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Warning to Judgy Parents: One Day Your ‘Perfect’ Kid Will Be the A*shole (Guaranteed)
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a challenging journey, but some children seem to navigate it with remarkable ease. You know the type: the child everyone adores. They’re polite, well-behaved, and manage to avoid public meltdowns at restaurants, sporting events, or even church. They lend a helping hand without being asked, and their teachers rave…
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How a Daily Challenge Transformed My Bond with My Child
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning, as I drop my son off at school, I silently hope for his safe return. This has become a part of my daily routine, a reflection of the realities we face as parents today. Like many moms and dads, I often wonder how I can contribute positively to the world…
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17-Month-Old Development: What to Expect This Month
Read more Your little one is now 17 months old, and you might have noticed some lively new behaviors emerging. It’s time to brace yourself for a symphony of sounds, as toddlers love to vocalize their emotions, often at volumes that can be quite startling! While this enthusiastic expression may seem entertaining to them, it…
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The Importance of Socio-Emotional Learning and How This Mindfulness App Can Assist
Get Pregnant Fast In recent discussions surrounding education, the term socio-emotional learning has emerged as a vital concept. At its core, socio-emotional learning encompasses a suite of essential skills that enable children to succeed academically, build healthy relationships, and navigate society effectively. This includes the ability to recognize and manage their own emotions, empathize with…
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I Will Not ‘Keep Score’ With My Child Who Has Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell After ending a tough phone call, I stared blankly at the numbers jotted on a worn-out Post-it note. The assessment revealed my son’s IQ was significantly low, and I was at a loss for how to respond. Grief battled with anger inside me. It wasn’t that I anticipated brilliance,…
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We’re Handing Out Awards Like Candy, and It’s Getting Out of Hand
Get Pregnant Fast As a devoted parent, I cherish my children and believe they are the most remarkable beings to ever grace this world. However, I draw the line at awarding them trophies simply for showing up to soccer practice or for the mere act of being their age. Why do we feel the need…
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Are We (Unknowingly) Preparing Our Children for Violence and Aggression?
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent discussion on a parenting forum, I encountered several parents suggesting that the best way to handle a toddler’s biting behavior was to bite them back, flick them on the mouth, or even use hot sauce as a deterrent. These reactions are alarming as they prioritize punitive measures over understanding…
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Potty Training Challenges: Why It’s Not Always a Walk in the Park
Get Pregnant Fast Our youngest child, Mia, is 3 and a half. My partner works at our kids’ school, which means she has the summer off. During the school year, Mia is in daycare. However, this summer presented us with a crucial opportunity to tackle potty training before preschool. Let me tell you, she’s putting…
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The Most Challenging Aspect of Parenting Three Children
Get Pregnant Fast As I was unloading the dishwasher, my three-year-old called out, “Let’s make a zoo! Sit down, Mommy, let’s make a zoo together!” With dishes still to put away, I replied, “Just a moment, sweetheart.” But before I could finish my sentence, my oldest shouted from the bathroom, needing help to wipe, while…