Tag: boundaries
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Why I Refuse to Force My Kids to Share
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter started preschool, I was taken aback by a sharing policy they had in place. The rule was simple: If a child was playing with a toy, they weren’t obligated to share it just because another child asked. They had the option to share, but if they were engaged in…
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Permission for the New Mother: A Go-Ahead I Wish I Had Received
Get Pregnant Fast When I found out I was expecting my first child, Lucas, I felt radiant. From the moment I knew he was a boy, I envisioned his name and embraced the journey ahead. A friend captured beautiful maternity photos of my growing belly. I read stories aloud, sang lullabies, and prepared for his…
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Dad’s Viral Post Highlights the Hard Truth of Parenting: Sometimes, You Have to Be the Bad Guy
Get Pregnant Fast Being the “bad guy” isn’t easy, but it’s often a necessary part of effective parenting. This sentiment was poignantly illustrated by a recent post from a dad named Ryan Matthews, who shared a relatable experience that many parents face. When Ryan took his daughter to a local bookstore, she spotted a backpack…
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What to Do When Your Friend’s Child Can’t Stop Hitting You
Parenting Advice Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 Originally Published: Sep. 14, 2017 Question from Mark in Ohio: What’s the best way to handle a friend’s 4-year-old who finds it hilarious to hit me in the groin, while my friends just laugh? Every time the kid is around, I have to shield myself. I…
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Yes, I Encourage My Children to Share, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, the concept of sharing has come under scrutiny. Every few months, I come across a parent openly denouncing the idea of sharing, proclaiming that it’s “weird” and discussing the significance of teaching boundaries. While the internet often rallies behind these “anti-sharing” sentiments with enthusiastic reactions, I find myself…
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Boundaries Matter: Insights from Stepmoms for Their Husbands
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment of clarity, I realized there was nothing I could say that would bridge the gap of understanding between us. My attempts to express the challenges I faced as a stepmom felt futile; despite his care, my husband simply couldn’t grasp the depth of my emotions. Exhausting efforts to articulate…
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Embracing My Role as the ‘Mean Mom’: Why It’s Important for Raising Good Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself in the position of being the ‘mean mom.’ Whether it’s asking my kids to tidy up their messes or limiting their gaming time, there are plenty of moments that leave them feeling frustrated with me. Sometimes, I even have the audacity to request that they…
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If Your Kids Say “Stop” When Tickled, Take It Seriously
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 23, 2019Originally Published: Nov. 23, 2017 Caution: Tickling may not be as innocent as it seems. I was chatting with my friend Sarah when I heard her 9-month-old daughter, Mia, shrieking in delight in the background. “Is Mia okay?” I asked, concerned. “Oh, she’s not crying. She’s laughing!” Sarah…