Tag: emotional intelligence
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Embracing Progressiveness While Acknowledging Biological Differences Between Boys and Girls
Get Pregnant Fast My sons have a collection of toys that could easily be mistaken for a mini arsenal. Their weaponry box is overflowing with an eclectic mix of swords, laser guns, light sabers, and even a few “pirate swords.” They engage in playful battles, often clashing their weapons (and sometimes each other’s foreheads) in…
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Embracing Individuality in Parenting: Love is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to expressing love for our children, there’s no universal blueprint. I once believed that love was a straightforward emotion that guided our actions toward keeping our kids content and healthy. However, after becoming a parent, I quickly realized that love encompasses much more. It involves recognizing where each child…
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What Jordan Martinez Can Teach Our Children About Sports
Get Pregnant Fast “There’s no crying in baseball!” This famous line from A League Of Their Own was a cultural phenomenon when it hit theaters in 1992. Fast forward to today, and it’s clear that the quote has taken on new meaning, particularly in the world of sports. Just recently, during a pivotal trading deadline…
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Kindergarten Has Changed My Child Forever
Get Pregnant Fast School has transformed my sweet 4-year-old into a miniature tyrant. There, I’ve put it out there. While I anticipated a shift in my daughter’s routine, I wasn’t overly concerned. She’s bright, kind, and possesses an emotional intelligence that surpasses many adults. She enjoys making friends and has been toilet-trained for nearly two…
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10 Essential Tips for Moms Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of motherhood is a unique journey, especially when you’re raising boys. While each child is different, there are some universal truths that can help you thrive in this role. Here are ten essential things that every mom of boys should keep in mind. Embrace Their Energy Boys are often…
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The Dual Nature of High Empathy: A Blessing and a Burden
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I had a heartfelt conversation with a friend about the challenges of parenting, the rollercoaster of life, and the chaotic state of the world. After I shared my emotional struggles and compared notes on our feelings, she remarked, “I think you might experience emotions more intensely than others.”…
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How to Support Your Child When They Struggle with Losing
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can be challenging to watch your child grapple with losing, especially when their emotions run high during games or competitions. My 6-year-old, for instance, is quite enthusiastic, which is a gentle way to say he has a hard time accepting defeat. Whether it’s on the soccer field or…
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7 Empowering Lessons I’m Teaching My Daughter About Being a Girl Boss
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while driving with my daughter, I tuned into a local radio show where the female host described the new British prime minister, Emma Collins, as a “difficult” woman for her refusal to tolerate nonsense. This term often gets thrown around to label strong women, and it struck a chord with me.…
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Teaching My Daughter About Boundaries Through ‘Free to Be You and Me’
Get Pregnant Fast In our cozy kitchen, my three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Lily, stands beside me, her little fists clenched and her expression brimming with intensity reminiscent of a young Holly Hunter. As my partner, Alex, cooks dinner, I find myself recounting a frustrating encounter from earlier—a moment when someone didn’t quite grasp my point during a…