Tag: childhood development
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New Parent-Led Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Autism Symptoms
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Manchester, King’s College London, and Newcastle University have discovered that training parents to interpret their children’s cues can lead to significant and lasting improvements in autism symptoms. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 68 children in the U.S., leaving many parents…
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The Lessons He Has Gathered
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 15, 2021 Originally Published: November 2, 2005 First, he mastered the fundamentals: how to smile and laugh. He discovered the art of sleeping, sitting, and holding a spoon. He learned to grab his toes, shove a fist in his mouth, and cling tightly to a blanket for comfort. He progressed…
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Lessons from School: The Do’s and Don’ts for Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 10, 2021 Originally Published: July 21, 2016 Sometimes, I find myself thinking, “What was the point of all that education?” I graduated with a degree in graphic and web design, and while I enjoyed working in the field for several years, I quickly realized that my skills didn’t translate well…
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Embracing the Awkward Phase: A Lesson in Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the awkward phase—my own experience was nothing short of a trial by fire. Whenever I come across those cringe-worthy photos from my early teen years, the kind where I sported an unfortunate perm, oversized glasses, and outfits better suited for a middle-aged woman, I can’t help but feel a wave of…
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Confession: The Hormonal Transition Scare
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself in a whirlwind of emotions as I watch my son, Alex, navigate his childhood. At just 10 years old, he has always been the kind of kid who prefers to think things through rather than act impulsively. Instead of leaping off high surfaces, he assesses…
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These Elementary Schools Increased Recess Time and Experienced Remarkable Benefits
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, a growing number of schools in Texas have discovered that increasing recess time can lead to impressive results. While many states limit recess to just 20 minutes a day, some don’t even provide that minimal break, prompting parents to advocate for more outdoor playtime for their children. Despite a…
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Mom Advocates for Daily Recess for Her Kindergartner
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, Florida mom Sarah Thompson is fighting for her kindergartner, Jake, to receive daily recess. Currently, the five-year-old only enjoys a break once a week—Fridays. This raises a critical question: What are we doing to our children? Not long ago, the local school district began reducing daily recess in…
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10 Misconceptions I Had About Parenting Before I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a parent, I often found myself judging other families, assuming that misbehavior or rudeness in kids must stem from poor parenting. Now that I’m navigating the parenting journey myself, I’ve realized that many of these behaviors are simply part of childhood, and even the best parents can be caught…
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Finland’s Relaxed Kindergartens Show It’s Time to Let Kids Be Kids
Get Pregnant Fast The landscape of early childhood education is evolving, and nothing illustrates this shift more vividly than an insightful examination of American kindergartens. Writer Jake Rivers recently traveled to Finland to gain a firsthand understanding of how their kindergartens operate compared to those in the U.S. After spending a day with Finnish children…