Tag: healthy habits
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Mom Outraged After School BMI Check Leaves Daughter Refusing to Eat
Get Pregnant Fast A mother in the UK is expressing her anger after a school BMI assessment led her young daughter to go two days without food. As parents, we strive to instill a healthy body image and good habits in our children, but external influences can sometimes derail those efforts. Recently, a mother named…
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Your One-Year-Old Toddler: Month 34 Insights
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of toddlerhood! Just when you think you have a handle on things, your little one brings a surprise that will leave you both amused and slightly bewildered. Let’s talk about a common discovery that many parents experience: your toddler has found their genitals. Yes, you read that right. Expect…
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Essential Skills for Parents to Teach Food-Allergic Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When our son Ethan was diagnosed with food allergies, a wave of panic washed over me. I found myself spiraling into thoughts about his future. “How will he manage at sleepovers, handle dating, or travel abroad safely?” I lamented to my partner, who calmly reminded me, “He’s only 3. We have time…
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7 Strategies for Nurturing a Daughter Free from Weight Concerns
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of parenting can be particularly challenging when it comes to fostering a healthy self-image in our daughters. As someone who has witnessed the societal pressures surrounding body image, I want to share some insights that may help you raise a daughter who feels confident and unburdened by weight obsessions.…
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20 Things I Absolutely WILL NOT Do for My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, my primary responsibility is to ensure my children are well-fed, cared for, and supported in situations where they might feel overwhelmed. However, there are boundaries I won’t cross. It’s crucial for my kids to grow into healthy, respectful, and self-sufficient adults. My parenting decisions play a significant role in…
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Why I Refuse to Pass My Eating Disorder to My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast When I discovered I was expecting twin girls, tears of joy filled my eyes. I already had the most wonderful nearly 2-year-old son, and for as long as I can remember, I had fantasized about having twin girls. There were moments in my childhood when I even tried to convince my mother…
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If Organized Sports Become Unenjoyable for My Child — Yes, I’m Supporting Their Decision to Quit
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit here sipping my morning coffee, I keep one eye on the weather forecast. A looming storm threatens to disrupt my five-year-old’s final little league game of the season, and I find myself torn. While I recognize the benefits of team sports, part of me wouldn’t mind a rainy day…
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15 Indications That Your Child May Be Overindulging in Screen Time
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it can be all too easy to let your child spend a little too much time glued to screens. Whether it’s to get a moment of peace or to tackle those never-ending household tasks, screen time often becomes a go-to solution. But how can you tell if your child…
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3 Strategies for Navigating Tween Mood Swings Without Wine
Get Pregnant Fast As the parent of a nearly teenage daughter, I can attest that we’re nearing the end of the “tween moodiness” saga. At least, I sincerely hope so. I’m not sure how many more door-slamming episodes and dramatic “I hate you, I love you, I hate you” exchanges I can handle before I…
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3 Essential Body Image Lessons to Share with Our Daughters (And Ourselves)
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s dive into a topic that’s both personal and universal: body image. I used to tip the scales at nearly 300 pounds. At 5 feet 4 inches, I found myself firmly in the “obese” category, and to say I struggled with self-acceptance would be an understatement. Mirrors were my enemy, photos were…