Tag: childhood development
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Hey, Oldest Child: Remember, You’re His Sister, Not His Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you might assume that a small age gap between siblings, like the 355 days between my kids, would foster a sense of equality rather than a strict older sister-younger brother dynamic. I expected them to be more like partners in crime, but I quickly learned that my daughter takes…
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My Toddler Can Be a Real Challenge, and It’s Not My Fault
Get Pregnant Fast Everyone has that one friend who always needs an explanation: “He’s usually not like this,” or “You just have to get to know him better,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Over time, you start to realize that despite your friendship, these justifications might be stretching the truth. Perhaps it’s…
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A Month Without Wi-Fi: Your Children Will Thrive
Get Pregnant Fast Every summer for nearly two decades, we’ve packed up the kids and headed to a family lake house nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This retreat offers a refreshing escape from our bustling home in the Deep South. The stunning scenery and slower pace of life have gifted us countless cherished summer…
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The Hidden Benefits of an Awkward Teen Phase (And How to Foster It for Your Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: it’s 1989, and you’re a 14-year-old who feels like an outcast. You’re flat-chested, a bookworm, and you sport frizzy, permed hair—frizzy because you didn’t know any better and brushed it like crazy for years. You wear braces and, at night, a headgear that looks like it belongs in a medieval…
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Why We Chose Medication for Our Son with ADD
Menu Get Pregnant Fast The diagnosis rates for Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) have been steadily increasing, often influenced by factors unrelated to health. Many parents have reported feeling pressured by schools to pursue these diagnoses to boost academic performance metrics. Additionally, there are claims that pharmaceutical companies are encouraging doctors to prescribe…
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I Navigated the Challenges of Raising Toddlers, But the Pre-Teen Years Are Proving Tough
Get Pregnant Fast Every new parent has likely heard the advice to establish a routine and stick to it. I certainly did, especially after the arrival of my first child. With two more kids joining the family shortly after, I yearned for some semblance of order amid the chaos. Finding a routine became my lifeline…
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My Daughter Is Beautiful, and I’ll Tell Her So If I Want To
Menu: Parenting Get Pregnant Fast There’s something crucial we need to talk about. As a society, we seem to have collectively decided to redefine what it means to be a girl. And while this shift is undoubtedly positive—empowering young girls to see themselves as brave, strong, intelligent, and independent—it has also led to some unintended…
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14 Indicators That Your Child Is Transitioning to Tweenhood
Get Pregnant Fast Is your child teetering on the edge of tweenhood? If you’re unsure, take a look at this checklist to find out! If you find yourself agreeing with fewer than eight of these signs, take a deep breath—you’re still in the realm of little-kid fun. However, if you’re ready to get a glimpse…