Tag: child behavior
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25 Times Kids Exhibit Less-Than-Stellar Behavior
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, as soon as my daughter hopped into the car after school, she immediately began whining and complaining. She snapped at her little brother, shot us some exasperated looks, and was generally not the most pleasant company. In short, she was acting like a bit of a brat. Now, before…
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9 Strategies for Managing Stress When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Children are often viewed as the greatest blessing in our lives, providing meaning, purpose, and an unimaginable capacity for love. Yet, let’s be honest: they can also be incredibly frustrating. Kids experience mood swings and grumpy days, but unlike adults, they often lack the skills to cope gracefully. This can lead to…
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Three is the New Two
Get Pregnant Fast “What if he stays like this forever?” my husband laments as we drive home with a thrashing, screeching three-year-old strapped into the car. “I’m certain it’s just a phase,” I reassure myself, albeit with a hint of anxiety. This was our first child, so I was far from convinced that this was…
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Mom Shares Evidence That Four-Year-Olds Can Be Little Demons
Get Pregnant Fast As if there was any question about it… In the world of parenting, we often find ourselves in awe of the little creatures we’ve brought into existence. But let’s be real—four-year-olds can sometimes act like tiny tyrants. A recent encounter shared by a mother named Lisa perfectly captures this sentiment, showcasing the…
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So This Is Nine: The Trials and Triumphs of Parenting a Nine-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the notorious “terrible twos,” the mischievous threes, and the rambunctious fours. These stages of toddlerhood often come with a hefty dose of chaos, and for good reason: toddlers can be downright unruly. Picture the inebriated partygoer who spills drinks everywhere, shouts incoherently, and eventually collapses on the floor. They consume all…
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It’s Okay to Have a Mom Meltdown
Get Pregnant Fast I’ll never forget the last time I lost my cool. My kids and I had just rolled in from school when I snapped, “Head to your rooms!” My voice was sharp and unrecognizable. “Now!” The response? A chorus of tears and timid protests. In that moment, I found myself shouting, “I don’t…
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You Are Not an Unfit Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I received a message from a woman I only know online. The subject line read, “I think I’m an unfit mother.” My heart sank, and I opened it immediately to see what was troubling her. The email expressed feelings of inadequacy: “I adore my kids, but there are days…
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Is Your Child Acting Like a Little Tyrant?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, we often wonder if our kids are truly just being kids or if they’re crossing the line into unpleasant behavior. It’s a question many of us find ourselves grappling with: Is my child being a little jerk? First off, let’s get one thing straight: all kids can…