Tag: childhood development
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12 Realizations I Encountered While Overcoming Denial about My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast Denial and I crossed paths a decade ago, and little did I know how deeply she would influence my life. At first, she seemed like a comforting companion, always there to help me navigate the tough days. Denial was that friend who would lounge at my kitchen table, crash in my guest…
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Nurturing Kids with Grit and Grace
Get Pregnant Fast “People who don’t stay down after they fall or are tripped are often troublemakers. Hard to control. Which is the best kind of dangerous possible.” — Brené Brown, Rising Strong My son Lucas had a rough day at the park. He must have fallen at least five times—maybe more. After each tumble,…
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Is Homework the Real Issue?
Get Pregnant Fast Back in the 1980s, when I was in elementary school, homework was a staple of our education. Many of my peers from Generation X share similar memories—spelling exercises, vocabulary drills, or a simple worksheet were part of our routine. The unspoken rule at home was clear: no playtime until the homework was…
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Raising My Child on Six Hours of TV a Day
Get Pregnant Fast Relocating to a new city can be challenging, but starting a remote job with three kids in school and one little one at home is even tougher. Finding playmates for a lonely four-year-old can feel like a daunting task, leaving you to wonder if having a fifth child might’ve provided better companionship.…
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Why My Elementary School Kids Aren’t Completing Homework
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Teacher, You might have noticed that homework packets haven’t been making their way back to class from our household lately. I wanted to clarify the situation, as I wouldn’t want you to think we’re simply neglectful or unaware of your carefully prepared materials. At this stage in their lives, I believe…
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This Video Can Teach Kids—and Adults—About Empathy
Get Pregnant Fast In our fast-paced world, empathy is a vital skill that often gets overlooked. It’s the act of sitting beside a friend in grief, holding your child’s hand during their moments of fear, or offering a comforting embrace to your partner after a difficult day. Empathy is what binds us together as a…
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Why I Cherish My Son as One of the ‘Quirky Kids’
Get Pregnant Fast Once, when my son Max was just two years old, a stranger affectionately called him “a little weirdo” while he was lost in a world of silly antics. She said it with a smile, but I felt a mixture of surprise and confusion. Fast forward nearly two years, and I’ve come to…
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The Sometimes-Princess: Navigating Gender Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter hit the age of three, my mother-in-law, her sister, and my wife’s grandmother came together to present her with an extravagant pink gift set. It included a tiny baby doll, a miniature diaper bag, and even a petite diaper for the doll. Alongside these items were various princess-themed accessories:…
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Nurturing Our Children’s Softness in a Tough World
Get Pregnant Fast Back in my college days, I was part of the university’s swim team. With the intensity of competitive athletics, my teammates and I often leaned on a motto to push through grueling practices and tough times: “stay hard.” This phrase suggested a commitment to physical and emotional resilience, whether that meant enduring…
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25 Concerns Moms Have About the First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child prepares to start kindergarten in just a few weeks, I find myself filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. He’ll be boarding a big yellow bus packed with kids, many of whom are older, all while facing new expectations and responsibilities. Like any mom, I’m thrilled to…