Tag: consequences
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Mom Sends College Student a Care Package Filled with His Forgotten Trash
Get Pregnant Fast In a classic display of parental wit, a mother named Jenna Parker recently made headlines for sending her college freshman son, Tyler, a rather unconventional care package. While care packages typically symbolize love and support, packed with goodies and heartfelt notes, Tyler’s box contained something quite different: the trash he had neglected…
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My First ‘This Hurts Me More Than It Hurts You’ Moment
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my 3-year-old daughter, Mia, on a shopping trip. I needed some new outfits, and I thought it would be a delightful opportunity for us to bond. Mia’s excitement transformed one of my least favorite activities into a joyful experience. As I piled on clothes to try on, we made…
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Why I Won’t Shield My Kids from Their Failures
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood next to my friend at the park one Tuesday, I couldn’t help but reflect on the parenting choices we make. She was sharing her latest challenges with her son’s potty-training and preschool drop-off routines when we noticed a mom frantically chasing her 5-year-old around the playground. This child was…
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Why I’m Empowering My Teens to Make Their Own Decisions
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve always believed in the importance of teaching my children about choices and consequences. I still remember a day at the playground when my son, Alex, threw a fit after hitting another child. His big hazel eyes were filled with defiance as he protested, “But he started it!” This…
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Why I Allow My Son to “Win” in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My eldest child is a master negotiator. From the moment he uttered his first word, he’s been challenging me about bedtime, extra screen time, and the number of chocolate chip cookies he can indulge in. What I’ve come to realize is that, beyond wanting that extra episode of his favorite show or…
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If Your Teen Forgets Something at Home… Tough Love is Key
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, administrators at a high school in Florida have taken a stand against the increasing trend of parents rushing to drop off forgotten items for their children. Lakeview High School has now adopted a strict no-drop-off policy. Tough luck for the kids! “Attention students and parents,” a sign in…
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The Art of Motivation: Encouraging Positive Behavior in Children
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, how we foster good behavior in our kids often hinges on the stakes involved. I can certainly relate to the myriad factors that influence my reactions to my children’s actions. These discussions often pop up in my pediatric office, where new parents grapple with the challenges of child behavior. Two…
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The 4 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make with School-Age Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned elementary school teacher, I’ve encountered a diverse range of personalities in the classroom: the diligent rule-followers, the mischievous troublemakers, the nurturing caregivers, the jokesters, the high achievers, and the ones who struggle to keep up. It’s fascinating how much a child’s behavior can be traced back to their upbringing.…