Tag: children’s development
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Michael Phelps Once Detested Water as a Child—A Reminder for Parents Not to Lose Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Michael Phelps’ revelation about his childhood aversion to water offers a glimmer of hope for parents dealing with hesitant children. Fresh off his fourth Olympic Games and boasting an impressive 28 medals—23 of them gold—Phelps candidly shared his early struggles with water during an ESPN interview. “It’s wild to think about how…
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Excessive Homework Harms Kids—and Their Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like the dream of having your children occupied for hours on end, giving you a precious break. The fantasy of them quietly working away in their rooms is appealing, but alas, locking them away isn’t an option (my partner would never allow it, even if I…
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Why Choosing Daycare Was One of My Best Decisions as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When we become parents, we often set certain beliefs about what we will and won’t do. For me, one of those strong beliefs was avoiding daycare at all costs. I didn’t have strong opinions on the stay-at-home mom versus working mom debate; however, I was determined to keep my children close to…
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I Refuse to Feel Guilty About Screen Time
Get Pregnant Fast Screen time—it’s a term that has recently gained traction, encapsulating our relationship with the various electronic devices that have become integral to our lives. As parents, we often grapple with the dilemma of whether to embrace screens or resist their allure. We don’t want our kids to become overly reliant on technology,…
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4 Essential Reminders for Parents of Challenging Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Are you filled with anxiety every time an email from your child’s teacher lands in your inbox? Do you find yourself holding your breath until you’ve read far enough to realize it’s just a reminder about spirit day? Then you exhale, relieved that the day hasn’t spiraled out of control. I completely…