Tag: child behavior
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Should You Prioritize Time With Your Teen Over Your Toddler?
Get Pregnant Fast In a thought-provoking piece, parenting expert Jennifer Lane raises an intriguing question: should we consider taking parental leave when our kids reach their teenage years rather than when they are infants? While it may sound humorous at first, there’s growing evidence that increased engagement during adolescence may be more beneficial for our…
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Thoughts Every (Normal) Parent Has Had
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—while our love for our children is immeasurable, it’s also perfectly normal to have a few lingering thoughts that might not necessarily align with the Hallmark card version of parenting. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably experienced moments where you question your sanity or wonder if you’re the only one…
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The Magic of Harry Potter: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast In the past nine months, the enchantment of Harry Potter has worked wonders in my household. The series became my secret weapon for ensuring bedtime was a peaceful affair. I would settle on the edge of my son’s bed, opening the first book, and just like that, a hush would fall over…
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Bedtime Stalling 101: The Toddler’s Guide to Delaying Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to bedtime, every toddler should be a master staller by the time they hit two. If you follow my tried-and-true methods, you’ll soon be pushing your bedtime back by a solid forty-five minutes. With a little finesse, you might even find yourself indulging in midnight snacks, catching those cringe-worthy…
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Parental Gift Etiquette: A New Approach to Holiday Giving
Get Pregnant Fast With the holiday rush now behind us, the new year has arrived, and the remnants of gift-giving—like wrapping paper and credit card bills—are tucked away, whether we like it or not. I’ve finally taken a moment to reflect on the art of gifting—not just what presents to give or how much to…
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Five Unavoidable Realities of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of four, I’ve spent over eleven years navigating the wild world of parenting. Like the inevitability of death and taxes, some aspects of parenthood are simply unavoidable. Here are five slightly terrifying yet ultimately universal truths about parenting. If you’ve somehow managed to dodge these, please keep it to…
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An Open Letter to the Observer Who Critiqued My Parenting at Brunch
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Observant Stranger, You likely don’t remember my family or me, but your judgment was immediate and clear. “We would never let our kids be glued to screens during family meals,” you said to your partner, glancing our way. In that moment, it became apparent that you would never allow your future…
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Our Kids Are Watching: Let’s Set a Better Example
Menu Parenting Get Pregnant Fast During my time as a parent, I’ve come to realize just how much our children observe our behavior. As adults, we need to be mindful of our actions because they have a significant impact on the next generation. If we don’t step up our game, we’re just contributing to a…
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Navigating the Terrible Twos: Week 49 with Your One-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Dec. 17, 2015 Is My Toddler Possessed, or is This Just the Start of the Terrible Twos? You give your little one a sliced banana, and suddenly it seems like you’ve committed the ultimate betrayal; she flops to the floor in a fit, howling because she wanted the banana whole. Welcome to…
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When You Hold It All In and Then Erupt
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I often find ourselves in heated discussions—one of which revolves around my parenting style. She believes I raise my voice too often, and while I could argue, I know deep down that she’s right. Lately, my volume has been rising, especially with our eldest son hitting the age of…