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Kids Should Not Be Punished for Simply Being Human
Get Pregnant Fast As part of my daily routine after dropping the kids off at school, I often find myself closing my son’s bedroom door, only to be met with a wave of frustration. Clothes are scattered across the floor, and papers are piled chaotically on his desk. Each time I shut the door, I…
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8 Signs of Emotionally Sensitive Children and How to Support Them
Read more Does your little one seem to feel everything a bit more deeply than other kids? If your toddler is consistently finicky, anxious, or resistant to change, you might be parenting an emotionally sensitive child. Let’s dive into what this means and how you can help them navigate their feelings. What is an Emotionally…
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Unintentional Gaslighting: Why It’s Time to Reassess Our Parenting Approach
Get Pregnant Fast Life can be challenging for kids. “Stop whining,” “It’s not a big deal,” “Suck it up,” and “You’re fine” are phrases many of us have heard or even uttered in moments of frustration. As parents, we often respond to our children’s tears or complaints with skepticism, believing we’re guiding them toward resilience.…
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My 9-Year-Old Self-Diagnosed With Autism: A Journey of Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, during our bedtime routine, my insightful and wonderfully inquisitive 9-year-old son, whom I’ll call Jake, shared a story about his day at school. It was a tale from recess where another child, Max, was throwing stones and making threats. Although Jake had friends rallying around him, he was clearly rattled by…
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My Six-Year-Old Is a Total Force of Nature: How to Raise a Fearless Girl
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, now six, is an absolute force of nature—a spirited individual with a fierce sense of self. She’s opinionated, resilient, and has an undeniable spark. Her feelings rarely get hurt; she skis with speed, runs like the wind, and talks even faster. If she thinks we’re wrong, she’s not shy about…
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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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This Viral Meme Highlights the Importance of How We Communicate with Our Kids
Menu Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Julia Stone Updated: Jan. 22, 2021 Originally Published: July 21, 2017 We’ve all faced those moments as parents when we ask our children repeatedly to do something, only to find them lost in their own world, be it a book or an iPad. After a few attempts, they may…
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Outdated Parenting Myths: Let’s Rethink the Rules
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting styles evolve with each generation, and so do the discussions surrounding effective parenting techniques. Over the years, we’ve discovered that an authoritative approach—balancing high expectations with an awareness of children’s emotional needs—tends to yield better outcomes than authoritarian or overly permissive methods. While some parents still adhere to traditional notions, many…
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I’m Concerned About the World Changing My Gentle, Empathetic Son
Get Pregnant Fast When I reprimand my older kids, it’s not the one in trouble who displays emotion; instead, it’s my 5-year-old son who tears up. His distress arises not from his own actions, but from the realization that one of his brothers is facing consequences. During our family walks, if one of us wanders…
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My Son Is Growing Up: Essential Lessons for His Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Emily Richards It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but it did—my son is growing up. The transformation was so gradual that it almost slipped past me unnoticed, unfolding in small, subtle changes. Yet now, when I catch a glimpse of him, I can still see that little…