Tag: parenting styles
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Am I Really Stifling My Child’s Dreams? My Most Challenging Parenting Dilemma Yet
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as the one to stifle my child’s aspirations. Yet, there I stood in the kitchen, while my son, Jake, cried out that I was “crushing his dreams.” “Crushing your dreams?” I replied, incredulous. At just 8 years old, Jake had decided his life goal was to become an…
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America’s Most Controversial Mom: A Look at Lenore’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In 2008, Lenore Skenazy made headlines when she allowed her 9-year-old son to ride the NYC subway alone. The fierce backlash she faced sparked her to pen a book and launch the Free Range Kids website, advocating for children’s independence to explore the world around them. From solo subway rides to playing…
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I Feel Like a No-Fun Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Parks, playgrounds, zoos, museums, and all those Mommy-and-Me classes—there’s no shortage of activities designed to get kids out of the house and socializing. But here’s the kicker: I’m not particularly fond of any of these outings. In fact, that might be an understatement. I genuinely try to engage in these activities, but…
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Wave Goodbye to Helicopter Parenting and Welcome Drone Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In a fascinating twist on traditional parenting styles, a dad from Tennessee took the concept of helicopter parenting to new heights—literally. When his 8-year-old daughter, Lily, expressed a desire to walk to school independently, Mark Reynolds, a tech-savvy video production specialist, decided to track her journey using a drone from the comfort…
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The ’70s-Light Parenting Approach: Embracing Freedom and Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast One afternoon, I entered the bathroom only to find the toilet lid closed—something my youngest had taken to doing in an effort to “protect the cats from falling in.” Upon lifting the lid, I was taken aback by a burst of color that I thought might be a spider threatening to leap…
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26 Traits I Appreciate in Fellow Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a unique journey for everyone. While we may share similar philosophies, each of us approaches the task in our own distinct ways. With our different personalities and the individuality of our children, it’s clear there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. True parenting is about flexibility, creativity, and tackling the chaos our kids…
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Rethinking Helicopter Parenting: Is It Really as Widespread as We Think?
Get Pregnant Fast If you pay attention to popular media, you might believe that helicopter parenting is rampant in our society. These so-called overzealous parents are often depicted as hovering over their children, obsessively monitoring homework, pressuring teachers about grades, and closely managing their college experiences. The narrative suggests that this style of parenting creates…