Tag: emotional intelligence
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10 Essential Tips for Moms Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of motherhood is a unique journey, especially when you’re raising boys. While each child is different, there are some universal truths that can help you thrive in this role. Here are ten essential things that every mom of boys should keep in mind. Embrace Their Energy Boys are often…
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The Dual Nature of High Empathy: A Blessing and a Burden
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I had a heartfelt conversation with a friend about the challenges of parenting, the rollercoaster of life, and the chaotic state of the world. After I shared my emotional struggles and compared notes on our feelings, she remarked, “I think you might experience emotions more intensely than others.”…
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How to Support Your Child When They Struggle with Losing
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can be challenging to watch your child grapple with losing, especially when their emotions run high during games or competitions. My 6-year-old, for instance, is quite enthusiastic, which is a gentle way to say he has a hard time accepting defeat. Whether it’s on the soccer field or…
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7 Empowering Lessons I’m Teaching My Daughter About Being a Girl Boss
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while driving with my daughter, I tuned into a local radio show where the female host described the new British prime minister, Emma Collins, as a “difficult” woman for her refusal to tolerate nonsense. This term often gets thrown around to label strong women, and it struck a chord with me.…
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Teaching My Daughter About Boundaries Through ‘Free to Be You and Me’
Get Pregnant Fast In our cozy kitchen, my three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Lily, stands beside me, her little fists clenched and her expression brimming with intensity reminiscent of a young Holly Hunter. As my partner, Alex, cooks dinner, I find myself recounting a frustrating encounter from earlier—a moment when someone didn’t quite grasp my point during a…
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Why I Won’t Teach My Kids That Happiness is a Choice
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 1, 2023 Originally Published: July 30, 2023 Children experience emotions deeply. They feel things profoundly, and their feelings can be complex, messy, and intense. Anyone who has spent time with a crying infant, an irate toddler, or a moody teenager knows that kids come into this world equipped with a…
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Everything I Want My Newborn Daughter to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear precious daughter, As soon as you entered this world, the comments about your beauty started rolling in. Yes, you are stunning, especially in the eyes of your dad and me. However, I want you to seek praise for the skills you cultivate and the hard work you put in rather than…
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15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting | 15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2011 It’s astonishing how much wisdom our kids impart, often without even realizing it. Sure, they might make questionable decisions, like using an entire roll of toilet paper to create a runway for…