Tag: empathy
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It’s Time to End the Harmful Habit of Mocking Children’s Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of a bustling shopping center, where shoppers are on the hunt for discounted clothes and last-minute groceries, a little girl is experiencing a full-blown meltdown in the home improvement aisle. Her snack—a Quaker granola bar—has fallen from her cart, and the way she mourns its loss is nothing short…
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Understanding Sensitivity: Embracing the Strengths of Highly Sensitive Children
Get Pregnant Fast Highly sensitive children often experience the world with greater intensity, making them more susceptible to sensory overload. They can find certain sounds too loud, scents overwhelming, and even the feel of clothing tags unbearable. Their heightened reactions and emotions can be perplexing, manifesting as increased anxiety and resistance. However, amidst these challenges…
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The One Question Every Childless Stepmom Dreads
Get Pregnant Fast The term “childless stepmom” may seem paradoxical at first glance, yet it simply highlights the absence of biological children in a woman’s life. This label can bring about an uncomfortable twist during casual conversations. When engaging with new acquaintances, there’s often one question that many of us dread: “Do you have children?”…
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Teaching Empathy to Children: A Guide for Parents
Read more Understanding how others feel is a crucial life skill that kids can learn, and it’s never too early to start. As parents, you might be curious about how to instill empathy in your little ones, especially since toddlers often seem to be focused entirely on themselves. This guide will provide you with some…
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How to Be a Genuine Ally to Women of Color: Practical Steps We Can Take
Get Pregnant Fast In a nation where approximately 25% of white Americans claim at least one non-white friend, many may feel they’re helping bridge the racial gap in our society. However, the reality is that these well-meaning connections could unintentionally harm our friends of color. It’s time to delve into how this occurs and what…
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Offer Support, Not Judgment: Understanding Autism Meltdowns as More Than Just Discipline Issues
Get Pregnant Fast “She’s got a problem with her mother,” you said, dear former mother-in-law, as my son and I worked to safely manage our autistic daughter, who was in the midst of a screaming, kicking meltdown during her sister’s 8th birthday party. Yet again, I found myself missing out on family gatherings because someone…
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How We Can Empower Our Children to Transform the World
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Thompson Recently, my 10-year-old son, Ethan, took it upon himself to learn Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” on the piano. Despite only a few months of formal lessons last year, he continued to explore his passion for music each day, even after our family faced challenges that limited his lessons due to…