Tag: discipline
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Why My Kids Think I’m the Strictest Mom Ever, and Honestly, I Don’t Care
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s not uncommon for our children to feel like they’re facing extreme hardships, no matter how good they have it. One moment, they’re overjoyed with a shiny new toy, and the next, they’re eyeing the latest, more extravagant version that their friend has. Kids have an uncanny ability to…
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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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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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Can Mindfulness for Kids Be a Substitute for Traditional Discipline?
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine a scenario where, instead of sending your child to their room in a fit of rage, confiscating their tablet for an extended period, or placing them in time-out, you invite them to take a moment alone to meditate and process their emotions. This innovative method of discipline is gaining traction in…
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I Destroyed Her Lego Set Today, and Now I Feel Terrible
Get Pregnant Fast I genuinely tried to give her fair warning. I really did. Yet, she stood there, completely unfazed. Time was ticking, and we were running late. She was fully aware of it. So, I repeated my warning. Still, she just stood there. Frustrated, I decided to count down from 30. She had 30…