Tag: education
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The Cognitive Advantage of Firstborn Children
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent study, researchers have confirmed a long-held belief: firstborn children tend to be the smartest among their siblings. According to findings shared by a reputable source, parents may distribute their love and attention equally, but firstborns often receive a significant cognitive advantage. The study highlights that first children benefit from…
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An Open Letter from a Teacher to Her Students: You Are Cherished
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Students, To my remarkable immigrant and refugee learners, I want to express my gratitude for the profound impact you have made on my teaching journey. You have shown me that education extends far beyond textbooks and standardized tests. Through your diverse backgrounds, I’ve come to appreciate the richness of various cultures,…
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5 Absurd Myths About Daycare Kids
Get Pregnant Fast After the whirlwind of welcoming a new baby, I quickly discovered that despite the joy (and chaos) of motherhood, life’s bills won’t pay for themselves. It turns out that my relatives have their own busy lives, which didn’t include babysitting my little one all day. And thus, my child became the so-called…
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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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Why My Children Didn’t Have Jobs in High School
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a teenager, I found myself working at a grocery store, slicing deli meats and making sandwiches. It was tough labor, and I spent two years in that fluorescent-lit space, wearing a polyester uniform that seemed perpetually stained with grease. My earnings went towards clothes, gas, outings with friends, and…
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Why I Absolutely Dislike Reading Logs
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year kicks off, mornings often feel like an exercise in chaos. The school bell may not ring until 9 a.m., but the scramble to get the kids ready is a familiar routine. Just this morning, I had to wake my younger son, the family’s sleep enthusiast, a mere ten…
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Navigating the 4th Grade Sex Talk: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast When I learned I was having a son during my ultrasound appointment, joy swept over me like a wave. Of course, I would have cherished a daughter just as much, but seeing that little flickering dot transform into a baby boy made everything feel real. In that moment, all my hopes for…
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Dear White Parents of My Black Child’s Friends: I Need Your Support
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been grappling with how to approach you regarding some crucial matters that I believe you should be aware of. It’s been a struggle for me, rooted in a sense of shame—shame that I didn’t grasp these issues until they became personal to my family. I’ve had worries about how you might…