Tag: child psychology
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How I Hesitated to Acknowledge My Child’s Autism Journey
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Dec. 3, 2015 It’s more complicated than it seems. As a former child psychologist, I prided myself on being direct and honest. No one left my office without a clear diagnosis. I often judged parents who hesitated to disclose their child’s autism diagnosis, fearing the stigma of a…
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The Surprising Secret to Managing Tantrums: Embrace Them
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all experienced it. You’re racing against the clock to get to the store, school, or home to prepare dinner when suddenly your child erupts over something seemingly trivial, like the wrong song playing on the radio or, in the case of my three-year-old, an empty snack mug with no unbroken crackers.…
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Check Out This Parenting Discipline Guide (And Try Not to Chuckle)
Get Pregnant Fast March 20, 2023 This discipline guide might not be the most practical tool for handling a child’s tantrum. Picture this: your little one is in the throes of a meltdown. Emotions are running high, and just when you feel like throwing in the towel, you remember! You’ve got a detailed chart brimming…
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Time to Put an End to Corporal Punishment in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my early school days in a quaint little town, I can vividly recall the fear that loomed over students who found themselves in trouble. When kids were sent to the principal’s office, it was often whispered about with a mix of dread and curiosity. The questions that followed, like “Did…
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Stop Pressuring Me to Teach My Baby to Self-Soothe
Get Pregnant Fast “Your baby needs to learn a lesson!” Why is it that so many people think they have the answers when it comes to raising my child? Sure, I might not be the perfect parent, but I trust my maternal instincts. Most of the time, they guide me in the right direction. Yet,…
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Science Reveals Why a ‘Tough Love’ Parenting Approach May Not Be Ideal
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a balancing act between nurturing and discipline. As parents, we frequently find ourselves questioning whether our methods will cultivate a well-adjusted adult or contribute to a future full of therapy sessions. This uncertainty multiplies when your little one is sobbing over something you deem trivial. When your…
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8 Essential Parenting Courses Every Parent Should Consider
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with unexpected challenges and delightful surprises. To help navigate this wild ride, here are eight invaluable courses that every parent should consider taking. Culinary Skills for Parents One-Handed Meal Preparation I: Learn the art of cooking while managing a child weighing between 5 and 30 pounds on…
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An Effective Method to Keep Your Children in Their Rooms After Bedtime
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 27, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 30, 2015 From the moment my first child was born, I embraced the bedtime routine with every tip I could find. We began with gentle nursing in a softly lit room, progressed to infant massages, and added lullabies. As he grew, we introduced bedtime stories,…