Tag: discipline
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Parents Are Actually Hiring This Disturbing Clown to Terrify Their Kids
Get Pregnant Fast If your child is misbehaving, and you happen to be in Florida, you might consider a rather unconventional approach: hiring a professional clown to scare them into submission. Meet Gloomy, a clown whose very presence is enough to send shivers down your spine. With a haunting mask featuring hollow black eye sockets…
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Navigating the Challenges of Disciplining Your Kids When You’re Not Quite Sure How
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast As my partner and I embark on the journey of raising our three wonderful kids, I often find myself reflecting on our approach to discipline. Our children—aged 15, 11, and 7—are compassionate, responsible, and generally enjoyable to be around. They’ve avoided major trouble so far, and I’m grateful for that.…
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Yes, It’s Absolutely Fine to Be Friends With Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon a viral video titled “I’m Not Your Friend, Kid,” created by vlogger Sarah Mitchell. The humorous premise suggests that parents shouldn’t befriend their children, as it supposedly undermines their authority. While I chuckled at Sarah’s witty commentary about parenting, I must respectfully disagree with her main point. I…
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His and Hers Timeout Chairs: Because Discipline Should Be Pink and Sparkly?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to children’s products, we’ve already seen toys and even toothbrushes get the gendered treatment, but now it seems that discipline is also getting a color-coded makeover. Introducing: his and hers timeout chairs, ideal for parents who want to embrace outdated gender stereotypes while enforcing rules. These timeout chairs, available…
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5 Things I Will Not Apologize to My Kids For
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’m more than willing to say “I’m sorry” when I make a mistake. But there are certain things I stand firm on. Here are five of them. 1. Not Allowing Them to Use My Phone My kids can ask me every day, but my answer remains unchanged. My phone…
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Why I Don’t Treat My Well-Behaved Teenager Any Differently When It Comes to Discipline
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, the question often arises: Do well-behaved teenagers still require rules and boundaries? You might be wondering, what defines a “good” kid? For me, it all comes down to my daughter’s actions. How often does she tell the truth? Has she encountered trouble at school? What is her…
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My Kids’ Punishment? A Trip to the 1970s
Get Pregnant Fast If I didn’t experience it in 1977, you won’t have it today… My kids are convinced that the 1970s are the worst possible time to exist. Whenever my partner and I share stories from our childhoods, their expressions range from disbelief to sympathy, but mostly, I see a sense of relief that…
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My First ‘This Hurts Me More Than It Hurts You’ Moment
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my 3-year-old daughter, Mia, on a shopping trip. I needed some new outfits, and I thought it would be a delightful opportunity for us to bond. Mia’s excitement transformed one of my least favorite activities into a joyful experience. As I piled on clothes to try on, we made…