Tag: child behavior
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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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Understanding the Reality of ADHD
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast March 31, 2023 As I rise at 5:30 a.m., my daughter has already been awake since 3:30. I can hear her in her room, shuffling toys, chatting to herself, and occasionally peeking out to ensure I’m still around. She needs reassurance that no one has left. After fetching her a…
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Why I Stopped Punishing My Child for Using Profanity
Get Pregnant Fast Hearing my seven-year-old son, Max, drop an f-bomb in front of me is certainly uncomfortable. It all started last year when he began expressing his frustration with colorful language. The first incident occurred at dinner. My father was at the table with the kids, as usual. I was serving up some spaghetti…
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Seeking More Respect from Your Sassy Kids? Here’s How to Get It.
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 29, 2023 Originally Published: July 29, 2023 It’s a universal truth: at some point, every child—no matter how polite or well-mannered—will unleash a wave of sass that can leave any parent dumbfounded. Whether it’s a toddler throwing a tantrum or a teenager rolling their eyes, disrespectful comments can emerge from…
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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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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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When You Realize You’re a Softie Parent and Chaos Reigns
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to my parenting approach, I often find myself in a balancing act akin to Goldilocks. I’m not the strict Tiger Mom, nor do I hover like a Helicopter Parent. While I maintain a relatively relaxed attitude towards many aspects of parenting, I wouldn’t classify myself as a Free-Range Parent…
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Study Reveals Which Sibling Faces the Most Mischief
Get Pregnant Fast Is it a fact? Science has uncovered which sibling tends to get into the most trouble! According to a recently updated study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, findings indicate that second-born children are significantly more prone to trouble than their first or younger siblings. This conclusion was derived from…