Tag: parenting strategies
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Minimalist Co-Parenting: A Practical Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast After five years of divorce, I’ve come to terms with one undeniable truth: I can’t change my ex. He operates on his own terms, avoiding anything that doesn’t suit him, while my input often gets dismissed. The dynamics that didn’t work in our marriage certainly won’t translate into effective co-parenting. Like many…
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Why I’m Tougher on My Eldest Child
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, my eldest son, Max, has been voicing his frustration about how I seem to hold him to stricter standards than his younger brother, Jake. He points out that when Jake makes the same mistakes, I’m often more lenient, giving him extra warnings and fewer consequences. I’ll admit, he’s got a point.…
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11 Ways Motherhood Has Made Me More Cunning
Get Pregnant Fast I recently outsmarted my kids without them even realizing it. I told them that if they tidied their rooms and cleaned the bathrooms, we could celebrate with ice cream. This strategy also works wonders when I need them to tackle their homework, behave while I shop at Target, or simply quiet down.…