Tag: child education
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Navigating Christmas with My Half-Jewish Child
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve found myself contemplating Jesus more than usual. This might seem peculiar since I identify as Jewish. However, my husband is Catholic, and as the holiday season approaches, the influence of Jesus becomes increasingly prominent in our household. My 5-year-old daughter has begun to ask about God, Heaven, and her role…
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Why I Don’t Care About My Child Learning Cursive Writing
Get Pregnant Fast As an adult, my use of cursive writing is limited to signing receipts—hardly a skill worth dedicating precious school hours to. Sure, I’ve heard that understanding cursive is essential for reading historical documents like the Declaration of Independence, but in this digital age, I believe the internet and sleek fonts have us…
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Essential Life Skills Every Parent Should Teach Their Child
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we dedicate a significant portion of our lives to equipping our children for the complexities of the world around them. We’ve instilled the basics of politeness—teaching them when to say “please” and “thank you,” as well as a few, let’s say, less conventional responses. From good hygiene practices, like washing…
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The Day I Completely Spaced on Picking Up My Kindergartner
Get Pregnant Fast I had a feeling today might be a bit of a scramble. We needed to drop off my partner at the airport and then rush back to school before 12:35. I managed to get my little one there by 12:32, and I felt a sense of accomplishment. After that, I spent a…