Tag: child development
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Your 51-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations! Your little one is now 51 weeks old, and what a journey it has been! As you prepare to celebrate this significant milestone, you may be tempted to dive into Pinterest for birthday party ideas. However, take a step back; purchasing a simple cupcake and capturing some adorable photos might be…
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Nurturing My Son in a World That Demands Focus
Get Pregnant Fast At his pre-kindergarten graduation, my son, Ethan, sat tucked away in the back corner of the stage, almost out of sight. A teacher hovered in the shadows, ready to intervene should Ethan’s exuberance disrupt the ceremony for the other, more composed children. Each student was to take a turn at the microphone…
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I Will Share the Truth About My Daughter’s Father
Get Pregnant Fast Three weeks after welcoming my daughter into the world, I discovered that my husband was not who I thought he was. It’s a harsh reality that sometimes good people can find themselves entangled with those who harbor dark secrets. A relationship can collapse despite the best intentions, and in my case, I…
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The Parental Aptitude Test: Essential for Every High School Student
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest came home with a math assignment featuring problems reminiscent of the SAT. This led me to a realization: the SATs are largely pointless and often unessential. If students excel academically in high school, they’re likely to continue that success in college. Conversely, if their high school grades are poor,…
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When You’re the Mom of a Non-Talking Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Insights By Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 Originally Published: Oct. 30, 2016 You know the type — perhaps you’ve been that mom yourself. At the playground, library story hour, or even at the grocery store, you spot another toddler around the same age as your child. You watch intently, eavesdropping…
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My Child’s Quirks: Embracing the Unusual
Get Pregnant Fast My six-year-old son, Max, has taken to speaking in a language he calls “Pasta.” Essentially, he repeats the word “pasta” with variations in pitch and volume. When he asks a question, he raises the tone at the end. If he’s feeling down, he drags it out in a low, somber tone. And…
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How to Support Your Sad Tween: Sometimes, Space is What She Needs
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a parent, I never anticipated the tween phase—after all, who even knew what a “tween” was a decade ago? I was focused on toddlers and school-age kids, fully aware of the teenage years ahead, but the in-between stage caught me off guard. Recently, I realized that my daughter,…
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Navigating Your Toddler’s Sippy Cup Journey: Week 12
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, one of the milestones we eagerly anticipate is teaching our little ones to sip from a cup. The transition to using a sippy cup can be a game-changer, making life a tad easier once your toddler masters it. However, patience is key—each child is unique and will learn at their…
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Listen to Your Sleep Training Friends – They’re on to Something
Get Pregnant Fast Experts agree: earlier bedtimes contribute to healthier and happier kids. Parenting advice is everywhere, and I’m sure you’re overwhelmed by it all. But if you can bear with me for a moment, I want to share a nugget of wisdom: pay attention to those self-assured friends who swear by sleep training. I…