Tag: childhood freedom
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It’s Time to Prioritize Outdoor Play for Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Image via Shutterstock In today’s structured school environments, children are missing out on the vital unstructured playtime they desperately need. Despite their boundless energy, kids are often confined to rigid schedules that limit their freedom to explore and play. Pediatric experts are raising concerns about this trend, urging schools to rethink their…
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The Unstructured Summer: A Taste of Childhood Freedom or a Parenting Catastrophe?
Get Pregnant Fast Summer is just around the corner, and as the school year winds down, I’m already contemplating the upcoming break. Living in a community brimming with diverse and budget-friendly summer activities—from swimming lessons to cooking classes and sports teams—has always kept me busy planning out my kids’ schedules. In previous years, the arrival…
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The ’70s-Light Parenting Approach: Embracing Freedom and Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast One afternoon, I entered the bathroom only to find the toilet lid closed—something my youngest had taken to doing in an effort to “protect the cats from falling in.” Upon lifting the lid, I was taken aback by a burst of color that I thought might be a spider threatening to leap…
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Empowering Your Kids for a Brighter Future
Get Pregnant Fast As I stand at the threshold of my home, I observe my son pedaling his bike down the street. A few houses away, I spot two girls peering through their window, seemingly the same age as him. They don’t join in on the fun, as they aren’t permitted outside on their own.…
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Why Dutch Kids Are the Happiest in the World: Lessons for All Parents
Get Pregnant Fast So what’s the secret behind the joy radiating from Dutch children? 1. Family is Paramount In the Netherlands, family time is a top priority for parents. Dinner is typically enjoyed together at around 6 p.m., fostering connection and conversation. Many fathers take advantage of the “papa dag” (daddy day), a legally recognized…
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Dear Neighbor Who Asked My Kids to Be Quiet
Get Pregnant Fast You called out to me from your side of the fence that divides our backyards. Even though my family had been living in our home for over a year, I wouldn’t have recognized you at the grocery store. There was no warm welcome to the neighborhood, nor had you taken a moment…
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How Growing Up with Strict Parents Gave Me a Unique Sense of Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast I consider myself somewhat of a “late bloomer.” Raised in a family with conservative values, I often felt quite out of place. I didn’t wear nail polish, play team sports, or hang out with friends on a Friday night. While most kids my age were indulging in Beanie-Weenies, binge-watching Saturday morning cartoons,…