Tag: discipline
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Transitioning from Spanking and Time-Outs to Real-World Discipline
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall the first time I decided to spank my daughter, just as I remember the moment I placed my son in a time-out. Parenting often requires us to adapt our strategies to what best suits our families and lifestyles. Over time, I’ve come to realize that traditional forms of discipline,…
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20 Things I Absolutely WILL NOT Do for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, my primary responsibility is to ensure my children are well-fed, cared for, and supported in situations where they might feel overwhelmed. However, there are boundaries I won’t cross. It’s crucial for my kids to grow into healthy, respectful, and self-sufficient adults. My parenting decisions play a significant role in…
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Kindergarten Has Changed My Child Forever
Get Pregnant Fast School has transformed my sweet 4-year-old into a miniature tyrant. There, I’ve put it out there. While I anticipated a shift in my daughter’s routine, I wasn’t overly concerned. She’s bright, kind, and possesses an emotional intelligence that surpasses many adults. She enjoys making friends and has been toilet-trained for nearly two…
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9 Reasons I Embrace Being the ‘Tough Mom’ Instead of the ‘Cool Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast It can be draining. It’s a mental marathon that sometimes leaves me feeling like I need a protective layer of Teflon around my emotions. Often, it leads to me and everyone around me feeling cranky, irritable, and defensive. But let’s be real: being the tough mom is not my favorite role, nor…
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Why I Encourage You to Address My Kids’ Misbehavior
Get Pregnant Fast I grew up during the ’80s and early ’90s when life was quite different from today. With no cell phones or tracking devices, my parents often had no idea where I was. The term “helicopter parenting” was non-existent, and it wasn’t unusual for shopkeepers, other parents, or even strangers to step in…
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I’m the Parent Who Yells, and I Don’t Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast You remember how your parents or teachers could silence you with just a look? One perfectly timed eyebrow raise or a frosty glare, and you’d freeze in your tracks. You’d put down that toy you were about to throw, or halt mid-sentence, knowing the parent glare had set in. Then there’s that…
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Dear Kids: If You Want Your Nice Mom Back, We Need to Have a Chat
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve noticed that my morning routine has taken on a tone reminiscent of a drill sergeant. I find myself issuing commands like, “Brush your teeth!” “Pack your lunch!” “For goodness’ sake, have you even put your clothes on yet?” and the classic, “Don’t forget deodorant; we wouldn’t want you to be…
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It’s Not Your Responsibility to Discipline Someone Else’s Child
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all been there—watching a child misbehave in public while their parents seem oblivious. When you see this, should you step in to correct the behavior? The quick answer is: no. The detailed answer? Absolutely not. Not everyone shares this sentiment. Recently, after a conversation on the Australian show Morning Talk, the…
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A Lesson in Parenting and Life: The Importance of Follow-Through
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I’m heading to Portland to visit my daughter, and I can hardly believe she’s graduated from college and is now navigating adulthood on her own. As I packed, memories of her childhood flooded my mind, reminding me just how quickly time has flown. How is she already 22 years old? Reflecting…
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I Am Your Mom, Not Your Maid
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, kiddos, I know I might have overreacted this morning when I decided to check out your rooms, but honestly, it’s your fault. When I asked each of you—while you were glued to your phones—if your rooms were clean, and you all mumbled a half-hearted “yes,” something didn’t sit right with…