Tag: childhood development
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The Hidden Benefits of an Awkward Teen Phase (And How to Foster It for Your Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: it’s 1989, and you’re a 14-year-old who feels like an outcast. You’re flat-chested, a bookworm, and you sport frizzy, permed hair—frizzy because you didn’t know any better and brushed it like crazy for years. You wear braces and, at night, a headgear that looks like it belongs in a medieval…
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How a Year in the Middle East Prepared My Son for Middle School
Get Pregnant Fast There he is, my son, standing confidently on his first day of middle school, eagerly awaiting the bus at the end of our picturesque Vermont lane on a beautiful autumn morning. His smile radiates confidence; it’s as if he’s about to take on the world. There’s not a hint of apprehension on…
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Is Homework the Real Issue?
Get Pregnant Fast Back in the 1980s, when I was in elementary school, homework was a staple of our education. Many of my peers from Generation X share similar memories—spelling exercises, vocabulary drills, or a simple worksheet were part of our routine. The unspoken rule at home was clear: no playtime until the homework was…
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The Sometimes-Princess: Navigating Gender Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter hit the age of three, my mother-in-law, her sister, and my wife’s grandmother came together to present her with an extravagant pink gift set. It included a tiny baby doll, a miniature diaper bag, and even a petite diaper for the doll. Alongside these items were various princess-themed accessories:…
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The Lessons He Has Gathered
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 15, 2021 Originally Published: November 2, 2005 First, he mastered the fundamentals: how to smile and laugh. He discovered the art of sleeping, sitting, and holding a spoon. He learned to grab his toes, shove a fist in his mouth, and cling tightly to a blanket for comfort. He progressed…