Tag: Family Communication
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Dear Kids, Here’s What I Mean When I Say ‘I Don’t Care If You’re Upset With Me’
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, kids. I want to have an honest conversation with you about something that’s been on my mind: our home feels like a battlefield lately. Seriously. You’re at that age where you crave more freedom, and that’s understandable, but it often leads to a tug-of-war situation between us. You might not…
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The Importance of Discussing Pornography with Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast In our youth, the world of pornography was somewhat of a mystery. Sure, there were adult magazines tucked away at newsstands, often obscured behind barriers, and the occasional risqué television channel that made us sweat at the thought of our parents discovering a pay-per-view charge. Unless we stumbled upon an older sibling’s…
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Experts Advocate for Early Conversations About Sexual Health: Here’s How to Approach It
Get Pregnant Fast When I mention that I begin discussions about sexual health with my children when they are just 2 or 3 years old, I often receive bewildered looks. Isn’t it too early? Will it be awkward for us both? And how does one even start such a discussion? The truth is, the answer…
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5 Strategies for Discussing Terrorist Attacks with Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, tragic events have unfolded across the globe, often leaving families grappling with how to discuss them with their children. For instance, the devastating bombing at a concert in Manchester, which claimed 22 lives, primarily affecting young concertgoers, shook many parents to their core. More recently, the attack on London…
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The Most Crucial Parenting Action We Can Take Today
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, my father expressed his regret for being preoccupied during my childhood. “I truly apologize for that,” he wrote. “I hope you always understood how much I cared for you.” He didn’t need to elaborate; I already knew. However, there’s something more significant that I remember vividly. For over…
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Understanding the Spectrum: The Unique Faces of Autism
Get Pregnant Fast In discussing autism with my 12-year-old son, I often remind him that, similar to how no two snowflakes are identical and everyone has distinct fingerprints, autism manifests in various ways. As he grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of others who share his diagnosis. “Mom, there’s this boy at my tutoring session…
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Fostering Open Dialogue with Our Children: A Cornerstone for Their Mental Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, one of my deepest concerns—shared only in whispers with my partner—is the fear that my mental health challenges might inadvertently affect my children. I sometimes wonder if there’s a hidden struggle within them that I’ve unknowingly contributed to. My goal is to ensure that when my children face bullying,…
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This Simple Phone That Only Makes Calls and Sends Texts is Just What Kids Need
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, parents often grapple with the decision of when to give their children a phone. The prevailing trend leans heavily towards smartphones, leaving many parents feeling compelled to hand over devices that come packed with features—far beyond what their kids actually require for basic communication. Fortunately, there’s a refreshing…
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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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15 Engaging Questions to Spark Conversation with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of raising children is fostering open communication. Each day, I find myself asking my kids, “How was school today?” to which I typically receive a one-word answer: “Fine.” Frustration can set in quickly. Determined to break the communication barrier, I devised…