Tag: child behavior
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Dear Parents: You’re Not That Unique
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat by the pond, watching my four-year-old struggle to get the hang of floating, I couldn’t help but notice a familiar scene unfold. During swim class, there are clearly marked areas where swimming is prohibited—including the dock—but every day, some parents seem to think their children deserve an exception. Today,…
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Check Out This Parenting Discipline Guide (And Try Not to Chuckle)
Get Pregnant Fast March 20, 2023 This discipline guide might not be the most practical tool for handling a child’s tantrum. Picture this: your little one is in the throes of a meltdown. Emotions are running high, and just when you feel like throwing in the towel, you remember! You’ve got a detailed chart brimming…
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Sticker Charts: A Parenting Misstep?
Get Pregnant Fast In the latest chapter of “everything we do might ruin our children,” a recent article in The Atlantic takes a hard look at sticker charts and their role in contemporary parenting. Did you think they were just a playful way to reward good behavior? Think again. According to this parenting advice, sticker…
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Your Child’s Behavior: Is It Time for a Change?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: September 5, 2023 Originally Published: August 9, 2016 It might be hard to hear, but if your child is acting like a brat, you may need to take a closer look at your parenting style. Yes, that includes your little one who is constantly whining and managing to get their way…
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To the Mom with the Challenging Child
Get Pregnant Fast I see you juggling your little one on your hip while you wait in line at your local coffee shop. No matter what you do, your baby won’t stop wailing, those angry red spots starting to emerge just beneath his eyes. I can see you casting apologetic glances around the room, silently…
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21 Lessons I Share With My Kids Before Playdates
Get Pregnant Fast Back in my childhood, playdates were a foreign concept. We roamed our neighborhoods freely, forging friendships until the streetlights flickered on, signaling it was time to head home. Today, however, everything is meticulously scheduled, and as a parent, I feel a distinct pressure to ensure my kids behave impeccably during these structured…
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NBA Announcers Criticize Parents as Boy Rushes Court to Embrace Player
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming moment that turned into a topic of heated debate, a young fan made a bold move during an NBA game, rushing the court to hug his idol, Marcus Greene. This charming incident unfolded in the final moments of a nail-biting match between the New York Warriors and the Pelicans.…
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The Most Chaotic Preschool Pickup Ever
Get Pregnant Fast As I made my way home from my daughter’s first day of preschool, I was hit with an emotional wave that, as a mom, I had encountered far too many times before. I felt an overwhelming urge to give my child the middle finger—both hands, if I could. Honestly, I should have…
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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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The Golden Child Award: A Parent’s Confession
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent of multiple children, you’ve likely grappled with the ever-shifting landscape of your affections. It’s an unspoken rule that having a favorite child is taboo—something we’re not meant to admit. In public, you’ll insist that your love for each child is equal, maybe even claim that you love them…