Tag: emotional intelligence
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Embracing the Gift of Raising a Child with an Old Soul
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, my son, Max, excitedly exclaimed, “All my friends are having a huge playdate today, and they’re bringing their Nerf guns and everything!” My heart sank a little as I prepared to navigate his feelings about not being invited. “Are you feeling left out?” I asked cautiously. “Not at all,”…
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How Can We Teach Our Children the Value of Forgiveness?
Get Pregnant Fast I was nearly done, reveling in the warmth of the water and contemplating the day’s agenda, when I suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of blocks tumbling down followed by loud wails. My daughter, in a state of distress, rushed up the stairs, eager to inform me of her brother’s latest misdeed. I…
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Essential Lessons for Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting often feels like a relentless cycle of daily tasks: preparing meals, tidying up messes, and urging our little ones to dress themselves, eat their veggies, and go to sleep. Sometimes it seems like I’m reliving the same day over and over, just like in Groundhog Day. Yet, amid all this chaos,…
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I Apologize to My Child to Be a Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast We often hear the phrase “to err is human,” and as a parent, I can attest that it rings true. I find myself apologizing to my 4-year-old daughter, Lily, nearly every day. The reason? I’m human, and I make mistakes just like anyone else. And when Lily makes an error, I want…
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25 Essential Lessons in Feminism for My Sons
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often reflect on the lessons I want to impart to my children. One of the most profound teachings I received came from my father about two decades ago. While washing the dishes together, he emphasized the importance of self-sufficiency: “If you want something in life, you need to…
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Take a Breath, Mama Bear: Your Kids Are Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an emotional rollercoaster, blending joy, love, frustration, and fear into a chaotic mix that resembles a Jackson Pollock painting. It’s often challenging to decipher our feelings, let alone what we think about them. One of the most potent instincts we have as mothers is the fierce desire to protect our…
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15 Empowering Tips for Raising a Fierce Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter is 5 years old, and she embodies fierceness in every sense. When she trips and scrapes her knee, she simply brushes off the dirt and keeps playing. This year, she was the sole girl on her soccer team and ended up scoring the majority of the goals. On the playground,…
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Like Mother, Like Son: Raising a Mini-Me Can Be Quite the Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast My son is an introspective, book-loving, somewhat quirky individual. He possesses a unique blend of intelligence and silliness, exhibiting moments of deep focus and unexpected emotional outbursts. In many ways, he mirrors me, which can be both startling and amusing. He immerses himself in a book to such an extent that the…
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Embracing Authenticity: Supporting My Son’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast My 5-year-old son has frequently been mistaken for a girl, likely due to his long, beautiful hair and charming features. Once, during our bus ride to school, a woman commented, “Your daughter has such lovely hair.” I smiled and responded, “Thank you. He definitely does.” Her expression shifted from pleasant to uncomfortable,…