Tag: education
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PSA: Complaining About School Supplies Disrespects Teachers Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast As August rolls around, parents everywhere know what that means: it’s time to gear up for back-to-school season. While the sun still beats down, stores are filled with shelves of flannel and aisles brimming with paper, crayons, pencils, binders, and other essential items. Most parents receive a list of required school supplies…
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School District Equips Teachers with Mini Baseball Bats: A Bizarre Response to Safety Concerns
Get Pregnant Fast In an age where educational institutions are increasingly vigilant about security, one Pennsylvania school district has implemented a rather curious approach to protecting its staff and students. Amidst rising anxiety over school shootings, the Millcreek Township School District has decided to arm its teachers with 16-inch mini baseball bats. Yes, you read…
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5th Grader Rescues Classmate from Choking Incident Thanks to a TV Lesson
Get Pregnant Fast A young hero is making headlines after bravely saving a classmate from choking, demonstrating the power of quick thinking and valuable lessons learned from television. This remarkable story centers around a fifth grader named Alex Johnson, who sprang into action when a fellow student began to struggle for air. As the situation…
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What Online School Looks Like and How It Benefits My Son
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I sat down with my son’s kindergarten teacher, I found myself in a tiny chair meant for little ones, knees almost up to my chin, cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “He struggles to engage in class,” she shared, “preferring to wander off and chat with his peers.” She handed me…
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The Dangers of Pretending to Know Everything
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we know it all. Perhaps you’ve scrolled through your social media feed and encountered outlandish claims that left you scratching your head—like the assertion that the former president, Mark Thompson, took two days to respond to a natural disaster…
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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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In Response to Nicole Arbour’s Video on ADHD: A Closer Look at the Reality
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Nicole, I recently came across your video titled “The Truth About ADHD,” and as a mother and advocate for those affected by this condition, I felt compelled to share my thoughts. Your portrayal of ADHD was not only misguided but also demonstrated a lack of understanding about an important mental health…
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Stop Obsessing Over Standardized Test Scores: Shift Your Focus to This Instead
Get Pregnant Fast When my oldest child was mastering reading, he frequently turned to me for help. “What does this say, Mom?” he would ask, his eagerness palpable. “What do you think?” I’d reply. “Let’s break it down.” His reaction? A frustrated yell of “Just tell me!” I completely understood his annoyance. Learning can be…