Tag: education
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Nagging Moms Cultivate Successful Daughters, According to Research
Get Pregnant Fast Good news for mothers raising daughters! It turns out that our daughters’ inclination to defy us can actually work in their favor. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Essex revealed that girls with mothers who “nag” them are more likely to pursue higher education, secure better-paying jobs, and steer…
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What You Really Need to Know About Homeschooling
Get Pregnant Fast Since September, I’ve been on a homeschooling journey with my three youngest kids. While I’ve always homeschooled my eldest, this year marks our deep dive into the world of education at home. The reality of homeschooling has offered me unexpected lessons that go beyond just lesson plans and spending time with my…
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7 Signs You’re Ready to Take on Carpool Duty
Educational Background: The Value of a Liberal Arts Degree If you have a degree in philosophy, you’re in luck! The repetitive nature of driving the same routes day after day provides ample time for deep thinking. You might ponder existential questions like whether life is indeed “nasty, brutish, and short,” or if it’s more reminiscent…
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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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The Anthem of the Non-Tiger Parent
Get Pregnant Fast I was at work one morning when I received a call from the nurse at my son’s school, informing me that he was unwell. “You’ll need to pick him up,” she insisted. This wasn’t my first rodeo with school nurse calls, but this time, the child in question was on the verge…
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Why I Created a Spam Filter for Emails from My Kids’ School
Get Pregnant Fast Inundated with emails about PTA meetings, Halloween parties, fundraisers, and field trips, I found myself drowning in a sea of notifications from my kids’ school. Each day brings messages with vague subject lines like “PRINCIPAL’S UPDATE,” often accompanied by mysterious PDFs. What could they possibly contain? And mind you, this is just…
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New York Principal Clarifies Holiday Celebrations: No Ban, Just Inclusivity
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent wave of controversy, a principal from an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, found herself at the center of heated debates online. Reports circulated claiming that Principal Sophia Martinez of PS169 had enacted a ban on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and even the Pledge of Allegiance. However, the truth is far…
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To the Parents Who Complete Their Children’s Homework
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment. We all know your child didn’t craft that intricate model of the solar system all by themselves, so there’s no need to pretend otherwise. And that meticulously printed campaign poster for the third-grade class election? Seriously? You do realize your child was supposed to create that…
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Gay Drama Teacher Responds to Homophobic Mom with a Witty Comeback
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it’s disheartening to witness prejudice, but a talented gay drama teacher named Alex Rivera recently showcased how to stand firm against bigotry. Rivera, who teaches at Creative Expressions Theater in a small town, faced an unfortunate situation when a parent expressed her desire to withdraw her children from his…