Tag: childhood growth
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Children and Stress: How Much Is Too Much?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: March 26, 2015 Observing little Emma mimic adult reactions to stress was both amusing and enlightening. She had a clear sense of what activities she believed caused stress and how one might respond to it. In contrast, when children actually face stress, they often struggle to…
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Unlocking the Benefits of Music Lessons for Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever felt like a strict parent, pushing your child to practice their instrument, you’re certainly not alone. I’ve told my son that quitting his guitar lessons is not an option, and I mean it. While the sound of him struggling through scales can sometimes test my patience, the truth is,…
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Why I Allow My Kids to Use Public Restrooms on Their Own
Get Pregnant Fast My 6-year-old seems to need to use the restroom every 15 minutes, which feels a lot like the experience of a pregnant woman constantly on the lookout for the nearest bathroom. I’ve practically memorized the restroom locations at every place we visit. If my eldest isn’t urgently needing to go, my 4-year-old…