Tag: life skills
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A College Degree May Not Be As Crucial As You Think—Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast Every time I meet someone new, the familiar question arises: “What do you do?” For me, it used to be simple to respond, “I’m an engineer,” reflecting my college education. In contrast, my partner, Alex, often struggles to answer this question. He doesn’t possess a traditional job or a college diploma, which…
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10 Insights I Wish I Had When Raising ‘Smart Enough’ Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Raising children may not be recognized as one of the most stressful professions, but, in my opinion, the emotional toll of parenting rivals that of high-risk jobs. A mother I once worked with was particularly anxious about her three-year-old son’s screen time. The iPad had become her go-to tool for moments when…
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10 Essential Life Skills Your Child Should Master Before Leaving Home
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two wonderful boys, I often reflect on the qualities I hoped they would develop—kindness, intelligence, humor, and thoughtfulness. While I feel fortunate that they are thriving academically and growing into decent young men, I’ve come to realize that being a good person and excelling in school are just…
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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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Adulting 101: A New Era of Life Skills Training
Get Pregnant Fast In a progressive move, a library in Oregon is bridging the generational gap by offering a course dedicated to teaching essential adulting skills. With the demands of modern life, many young adults find themselves lacking basic knowledge that was once passed down through generations. Tasks such as unclogging a sink, changing a…
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The Importance of Honesty About College for Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast Every now and then, I find myself marveling at how incredibly bright my children are. In those moments, I can’t help but think, “Maybe one of them will attend an Ivy League school.” However, I quickly remind myself that my kids are just 5 and 11, and such predictions are quite fanciful.…
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Essential Life Skills Every Child Should Master
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother to two boys—one in elementary school and the other in middle school—I understand that no parent is perfect. However, I strive to equip my children with essential life skills that will benefit them as they grow. While these skills may appear straightforward, especially to those of us who grew…
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Chores Are Mandatory: As Long As My Kids Reside Here, They Will Contribute
Get Pregnant Fast Every day without fail, I find myself reminding my children to complete their assigned chores. Take my son, for instance. He’s responsible for walking our dog after school and dinner. As the dog whines at the door, I nudge my son to take him out. The whining persists, and after a few…
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7 Essential Tips for Teens Before Heading Off to College
Get Pregnant Fast As high school seniors eagerly await their college acceptance letters, a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety fills the air. Whether they applied through Early Decision or are anxiously awaiting results from regular applications, the question looms: Are they truly ready for this next big step? As parents, it’s crucial to strike a…
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Grocery Shopping: The Homework We Need to Embrace
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows the struggle of trying to pack the perfect lunch for their child, only to have it returned untouched at the end of the day. After countless attempts, I decided it was time for a change. I sent my 9-year-old daughter, Mia, into the grocery store with $14 and a…