Tag: child behavior
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25 Reasons My Kids Just Won’t Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, there’s nothing quite as perplexing as the nightly battle of wills when it’s time for bed. While I might be eager to sneak off to dreamland before 10 p.m., my kids seem to have boundless energy at the most inconvenient times. It’s like a switch flips, and suddenly, they’re…
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We Need to Vent About Our Kids, But Let’s Keep It Away from Them
Get Pregnant Fast It doesn’t take long after welcoming your little one into the world that you find yourself needing to vent about them. It’s a blend of sharing frustrations with fellow adults and a necessary form of therapy. Sometimes, kids can act like real little monsters, and you’ve got to get it off your…
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The Art of Motivation: Encouraging Positive Behavior in Children
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, how we foster good behavior in our kids often hinges on the stakes involved. I can certainly relate to the myriad factors that influence my reactions to my children’s actions. These discussions often pop up in my pediatric office, where new parents grapple with the challenges of child behavior. Two…
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I’m Over the Excuses for My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast We all have that one friend who constantly needs justification. “He’s usually not like this,” or “You’ll get to know his quirks eventually,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Eventually, it becomes clear that, despite your friendship, those explanations start feeling excessive. Perhaps it’s time for that person to own…
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Stop Pretending Your Child ‘Would Never’ Because Let’s Be Honest — They Totally Would
Get Pregnant Fast Kids have a remarkable talent for showcasing their most chaotic behaviors right when you least expect it, especially in front of other parents. It’s always those moments when the other children are behaving like perfect little angels, while yours is throwing a tantrum that could rival a reality TV star’s meltdown. Perhaps…
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Sometimes My Toddler Swears, And Honestly, I’m Not That Worried About It
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, like many things in life, comes with its own set of surprises. One of those surprises for me was the day I heard my young son exclaim, “What the hell is that?” while rummaging through a drawer. Now, I’ll admit, there’s a mild shock that accompanies hearing your child drop a…
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An Ode to the Mom Who ‘Just Sits There’ During a Tantrum
Get Pregnant Fast You won’t always nail this parenting gig, and that’s perfectly fine. Before I became a mother, I envisioned myself as the ideal mom—confident, composed, and always in control. I distinctly remember looking down at parents with unruly toddlers, convinced I would never be one of them. But life has a funny way…
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Why I Suspect My Preschooler is Part of a Secret CIA Program
Get Pregnant Fast Dear fellow parents of preschoolers, I’ve been mulling this over for quite some time, and I feel compelled to share my concerns with you all. Brace yourselves: I genuinely believe my daughter’s preschool operates as a covert CIA initiative, and we, the parents, are blissfully unaware. I can’t be the only one…
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10 Secrets Parents Keep from Their Kids
We’re Just Wingin’ It: Honestly, when we became parents, we didn’t have a manual. We transitioned from being regular adults to navigating parenthood without a clue. Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have all the answers. We Gossip About You: It might sound a bit unfair, but we can’t help but chat about your…
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The Five Acts of Parenting Performance
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Performance (n.): The elaborate display enacted by parents when in the presence of other parents or, heaven forbid, their own parents, showcasing their interactions with their children. Act 1: Culinary Performance At home, Mia might throw a tantrum at the sight of broccoli, and Ethan may treat fish like it’s something…