Tag: parenting
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Sometimes It Hits Me: My Mom Won’t Be Here Forever, and It’s Heartbreaking
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I received a late-night text from my dear friend, Sarah. Sarah is a vibrant soul with bouncy chestnut curls that frame her face, perfectly mirroring her lively personality. Typically, her messages are filled with funny GIFs, nostalgic photos, or amusing moments of her kids caught in Snapchat filters. She’s…
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Mom Discovers Son with a ’12-Word Vocabulary’ Singing Duet with Sister
Get Pregnant Fast Music therapy plays a crucial role in helping children communicate. Often, when a parent steps away for a moment, they can return to unexpected scenes. For instance, when Sarah Johnson asked her 10-year-old daughter, Emma, to keep an eye on her younger brother, Noah, she was pleasantly surprised to find them sharing…
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Understanding the Phenomenon of ‘Momopause’
Get Pregnant Fast In a woman’s life, there comes a moment when the overwhelming chaos of early motherhood begins to fade, allowing her to consider her own identity once more. Perhaps during a rare, uninterrupted shower, she notices the absence of tiny observers watching her every move. As the soothing water cascades over her, free…
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Understanding Our Kids’ Concerns: Why Even Small Issues Matter
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, it’s crucial to recognize that our children are not miniature versions of ourselves. They experience their own unique challenges, and what may seem trivial to us can feel monumental to them. Just the other day, my little one, Max, bounded off the school bus with an enthusiasm that hinted at…
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If We Want to Raise Creative, Free-Thinking Kids, It’s Time to Step Back
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was just 4 years old, already demonstrating a knack for reading fluently and grasping complex math concepts, I felt compelled to explore the gifted program options in our school district. Living in a competitive area like New York City, where families invest heavily in tutoring to prepare for these…
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Decades of Research Indicate That Spanking Is at Best Ineffective and at Worst Harmful
Get Pregnant Fast I distinctly remember visiting a friend’s house when I was around 8 or 9 years old. During that visit, my friend found herself in trouble for something minor. She was taken to another room, spanked, and then returned to play with me, her face flushed and teary. There was no yelling or…