Tag: life skills
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5 Essential Tips to Get Ready for Parenting Teens Now
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting teens can be an exhilarating experience. They are at a fascinating crossroads, merging childhood innocence with the complexities of adulthood. At times, they can be both insightful and perplexing. This duality makes parenting during these years a more mentally demanding task than when they were younger. To ease the journey ahead,…
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The Case for Reviving Home Economics Classes
Get Pregnant Fast It’s time for schools to reinstate Home Economics classes, and here’s why. There’s a lingering sentiment about today’s youth—“kids these days” seems to encapsulate a belief that the latest generation struggles with basic adulting skills. And perhaps there’s a reason behind this perception: Home Ec, once a staple in education, has largely…
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Why I Choose Not to Pay My Sons for Chores
Get Pregnant Fast As we begin to introduce the concept of chores to my 5-year-old son, he’s currently in charge of putting away his toys at the end of the day and “helping” me with laundry and vacuuming. Sure, his vacuuming mostly turns into an experiment to see what larger and larger items the hose…
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10 Essential Ways to Raise Your Son to Be an Exceptional Partner
Get Pregnant Fast As the saying goes, “All children grow up.” While we might feel nostalgic reminiscing about our little ones, it’s our duty to prepare them for adulthood. It’s a journey filled with responsibilities, from managing finances to navigating relationships. For us mothers of boys, this means we have a critical role in shaping…
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Get Your Laundry Game On – Or Face the Consequences!
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting during your child’s transition to adulthood has never been easy. With the rise of smartphones and social media, equipping our kids with essential life skills feels like an uphill battle. When my eldest, Mia, was gearing up to head off to college, I found myself pondering what…
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10 Fundamental Life Skills to Instill in Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever thought about all the essential knowledge kids should acquire before they grow up? It’s quite overwhelming. It’s no surprise that it takes 18 years or more to shape a complete adult. Not every lesson is equally significant, however. For instance, while your child might tackle advanced calculus in school,…
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If Moms Designed the New SAT: A Humorous Take on Testing
Get Pregnant Fast As any parent with a high school student knows, the SAT is undergoing significant changes. While speculation abounds regarding what the revamped Scholastic Assessment Test will entail, we won’t truly understand its format until anxious teens flip open that test booklet in March 2016. According to the College Board, the organization behind…
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8 Parenting Responsibilities I Would Happily Outsource
Get Pregnant Fast As I read about the growing trend of parents outsourcing their most daunting responsibilities, it got me reflecting on my own experiences. Imagine hiring a professional to tackle everything from potty training to breaking a thumb-sucking habit! If I could delegate some of my parenting chores, here’s what would top my list:…
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Why I Choose Not to Mediate My Kids’ Friendship Disputes
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I wear many hats: the designated driver, the comforter of scraped knees, and the enforcer of bedtime rules. However, one role I consciously avoid is that of a friendship mediator. When my kids come to me with their squabbles, the conversation typically unfolds like this: “Mom! You won’t believe…
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Essential Skills for Your Kids to Thrive in Life
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 26, 2015 Originally Published: Feb. 26, 2015 When it comes to preparing our children for success, the conversation often veers towards academic prowess or technical expertise. However, findings from a recent Pew Research Center survey reveal that it’s not just about grades. The top two skills identified by American adults…