Tag: positive parenting
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6 Ways My Parenting Approach Has Evolved as a Seasoned Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of two young boys, aged 3 and 8 months, I occasionally find myself taking spontaneous evening outings. While these adventures can be thrilling, they often coincide with the most challenging time of day for my little ones. Just yesterday, while navigating rush hour traffic after a trip to the…
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I Won’t Let My Mother’s Unhealthy Parenting Define Me
Get Pregnant Fast Many of you may have had the privilege of growing up with loving, supportive mothers who continue to play a pivotal role in your lives. I often hear friends reminisce about delightful outings and the daily phone calls filled with laughter and life advice. However, I know there are others, like myself,…
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10 Ways to Embrace a More Lighthearted Parenting Style
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a serious business, but it doesn’t have to be all about rules and discipline. Here are ten tips to help you inject a bit more joy and laughter into your daily routine with your kids. Make Laughter a Daily Ritual: Aim to make each of your children burst into…
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This Heartwarming Video of Two Girls Playing with Dolls Highlights Modern Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In a response to a troubling viral video, a thoughtful mother has taken to social media to showcase a positive example of parenting. Recently, a disturbing YouTube clip surfaced featuring a mother who presented her white daughters with black dolls, only to capture their disgusted reactions as they cried and tossed the…
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The Challenge of Positive Parenting: A Raw Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast We all understand the principles of positive parenting, right? Picture this: your 6-year-old is throwing a fit, yelling that you’re a terrible parent, ruining their fun, and outright refusing to clean up their toys. In this moment, positive parenting suggests that you should get down to their level, furrow your brow slightly,…
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How Can Parents Foster Strong Sibling Bonds?
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I often wished for a sibling—whether a brother or sister didn’t matter to me. The idea of sharing childhood experiences with someone close in age was incredibly appealing. To this day, I feel a twinge of envy when friends recount holiday gatherings or vacations spent with their siblings. Fortunately,…
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Time-Outs: An Overrated Approach to Discipline
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I prefer to rely on my instincts rather than adhere to strict philosophies. This means I co-slept and breastfed my children well beyond the typical ages because it simply felt right. At the same time, I’ve allowed them to indulge in screen time that could be considered…
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What We Communicate to Our Kids, and How They Interpret It
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I turned 9, I found myself sporting an unfortunate perm. My mother, tired of battling my fine, tangled hair, decided that a DIY perm was the answer to our woes. The result? I looked like a walking advertisement for 1980s hairstyles. My hair was twisted into tight pink rollers,…
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Creative Dad Transforms Daughter’s Eye Patches into Unique Art Pieces
Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of parenthood, we all aspire for our children to navigate life without health complications. Unfortunately, that’s often not the reality, and many kids face challenges, be it an illness or an injury. When such difficulties arise during their formative years, it can feel particularly disheartening. However, one dad has…
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Raising Compassionate Kids in a Chaotic World
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting today often feels like a balancing act, especially when it comes to instilling values in our children. I’m the parent who makes it a point to shout “Be kind!” as my kids hop out of the car each morning. While some might think it’s a bit odd, I believe that kindness…