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  • Parents, Let’s Stop Bad-Mouthing Other Kids

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    Get Pregnant Fast I grew up in the ’80s, a time marked by vibrant colors, oversized hairstyles, and a rather hands-off approach to parenting. It was the era of the latchkey kid and quick dinners like sloppy joes. Parents weren’t too invested in their children’s social lives. I vividly recall returning home from sixth grade,…

  • Teach Your Kids About Personal Space: A Parent’s Responsibility

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    Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that struck a chord in the parenting community, comedian and author Lisa Johnson took to social media to share her frustration about a child invading her personal space while she was enjoying a quiet coffee. “Just trying to enjoy my drink, but a random child keeps crawling under…

  • Rethinking Cleanup: A New Approach to Kids’ Playtime

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    Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: You’ve dedicated an hour to a creative project that you’re passionate about—whether it’s writing, painting, or preparing a presentation. Just as you’re nearing completion or are fully immersed in your flow, someone suddenly disrupts you by shutting your laptop or taking away your materials, insisting that you stop immediately. How…

  • We Approach Parenting as a Democracy, Not a Dictatorship

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    Get Pregnant Fast “You give kids a little bit of freedom, and they’ll take advantage of it.” “Parents today are just too lenient. That’s why children lack respect.” “Just wait until they hit their teenage years — they’ll walk all over you.” These sentiments have echoed throughout my 17 years of parenting. I often see…

  • Outdated Parenting Myths: Let’s Rethink the Rules

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    Get Pregnant Fast Parenting styles evolve with each generation, and so do the discussions surrounding effective parenting techniques. Over the years, we’ve discovered that an authoritative approach—balancing high expectations with an awareness of children’s emotional needs—tends to yield better outcomes than authoritarian or overly permissive methods. While some parents still adhere to traditional notions, many…