Tag: competition
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Navigating the Unseen Rivalries of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with its share of surprises, and for me, one of the most unexpected has been the emergence of competition. I’ve never considered myself particularly competitive. In school, I wasn’t one to chase after A’s, nor did I care about which team was dominating the league. I’ve always…
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The 5 Unfortunate Ways Sibling Rivalry Makes Its Presence Known
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting guides and my style of parenting clash like oil and water. I tend to focus on the potential disasters awaiting my children if I stray from their advice, yet I often forget the specific strategies I should implement to avert these calamities. Kids = Chaos; Mom = Overwhelmed. It’s a tough…
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5 Essential Lessons for Teens and Their Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As your children enter their teenage years, you’ll witness them navigate through a myriad of experiences, including heartache and disappointment. Trust me, it’s tough watching them go through these challenges. The emotional attachment feels as if there’s an invisible umbilical cord still connecting you. Managing school pressures, shifting friendships, and romantic entanglements…
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NFL Player Returns Sons’ Participation Trophies: A Controversial Parenting Choice
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent social media post, former NFL linebacker Marcus Green shared a photo of his sons’ participation trophies, sparking a heated discussion on the relevance of such awards. Instead of celebrating their achievements, he made it clear that he believes these trophies were undeserved. Green’s stance is clear: he feels that…
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Why Focusing on Winning in Kids’ Activities Can Be Harmful
Get Pregnant Fast Childhood is filled with awkward moments: questionable haircuts, strict bedtimes, and a reliance on adults for the most basic tasks. While some argue that these minor embarrassments are essential for a child’s growth and safety, we must recognize that certain traditions, like the dreadful card game War, do more harm than good.…
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Confessions of an Unintentional Sports Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 4, 2023 Every time I mention that my 8-year-old daughter trains for a staggering 12 hours a week on a competitive gymnastics team, I encounter two distinct reactions. The first is an exuberant, “Wow, she’s going to the Olympics, right?” The second is more subdued:…
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Can We Please Just Create a B Team for Kids’ Sports?
Get Pregnant Fast Last Saturday, while perched on a folding chair at my 6-year-old son’s softball game, I found myself pondering the trajectory of youth sports. In our town, like many others, the competition is only intensifying as kids grow older. It’s a daunting reality, especially since it’s already begun. Last fall, my son participated…
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The Trials of Being a Sore Loser
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been cursed with a face that reveals every emotion I’m feeling. It’s like an open book; whether I’m thrilled about a gift, secretly dislike someone’s cooking, or think a friend looks a bit snug in those jeans, my expressions give it all away. Honestly, I’d be terrible at poker, and…