Tag: child behavior
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Kindergarten Has Changed My Child Forever
Get Pregnant Fast School has transformed my sweet 4-year-old into a miniature tyrant. There, I’ve put it out there. While I anticipated a shift in my daughter’s routine, I wasn’t overly concerned. She’s bright, kind, and possesses an emotional intelligence that surpasses many adults. She enjoys making friends and has been toilet-trained for nearly two…
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The New Year’s Resolutions Every Parent Dreams Their Child Would Make
Get Pregnant Fast As we dive into another year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on resolutions we may or may not have set. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably already flubbed yours—or perhaps you skipped the whole thing altogether! Personally, I’ve never found resolutions to be particularly effective. However, I do wish my…
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Help! I Have a Challenging Child!
Get Pregnant Fast “I want that toy!” my 4-year-old son, Lucas, insists. “I have enough money!” Lucas has about $2, so I gently explain that it’s not sufficient for the toy he desires. “But I want it!” he pleads, his voice rising, eyes wide and jaw tense. I can sense it—the impending storm of emotions.…
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Kindergarten Teacher Resigns After Controversial Punishment: Community Divided
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident from North Carolina, a kindergarten teacher named Melissa Hartman has resigned after facing allegations of washing a six-year-old student’s mouth out with soap. The incident came to light following a complaint from another staff member, leading to an investigation where Hartman was suspended without pay. Despite the serious…
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Why I Encourage You to Address My Kids’ Misbehavior
Get Pregnant Fast I grew up during the ’80s and early ’90s when life was quite different from today. With no cell phones or tracking devices, my parents often had no idea where I was. The term “helicopter parenting” was non-existent, and it wasn’t unusual for shopkeepers, other parents, or even strangers to step in…
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I’m the Parent Who Yells, and I Don’t Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast You remember how your parents or teachers could silence you with just a look? One perfectly timed eyebrow raise or a frosty glare, and you’d freeze in your tracks. You’d put down that toy you were about to throw, or halt mid-sentence, knowing the parent glare had set in. Then there’s that…
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Five Behaviors Moms Wish Would Disappear
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we share a unique bond and a common goal: to support each other in this wild journey of parenthood. Sometimes that means gently pointing out behaviors that drive us all a little crazy. Here are five things we’d love to see put to rest. 1. Stop Seeking Your Child’s Approval…
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I’m That Mom, and I Have No Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast If you ever spot me in the grocery store with my son, you might raise an eyebrow or give a sigh of exasperation. You might feel a twinge of annoyance as my shopping cart blocks the aisle while I dig through my oversized bag for that precious stash of Mike and Ike.…