Tag: emotional regulation
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How to Discipline Your Kids Without Losing Your Cool
Get Pregnant Fast Disciplining children is one of the more challenging aspects of parenting. If it were up to me, my kids would always behave, listen attentively, and never test the waters. Unfortunately, they are children, and pushing boundaries is essentially their job. As someone who tends to avoid confrontation, I often find myself wanting…
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Your Child Shouldn’t Have a Sheltered Education
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter began preschool last year, we initially thought we were dealing with what some might call a “challenging child.” She experienced meltdowns when things didn’t align with her expectations, was often disruptive during group activities, and required constant redirection from her teacher. We knew she was intelligent and had already…
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I’m Going To Need Someone To Wave
Get Pregnant Fast Like every other morning, I dropped my son, Max, off at school today. The routine is well established: you enter from the north, circle around to the back entrance, and school staff greet you at your car with cheerful farewells—“Bye, have an amazing day! Love you!”—before you drive out the west exit.…
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How My Son’s School is Implementing Mindfulness to Enhance Learning
Get Pregnant Fast Are you interested in helping your children manage stress, absorb information more easily, and think before they act out? Yes, please! Wouldn’t it be great if there was a method that aids in emotional regulation, improves focus, and enhances impulse control? Absolutely! In today’s fast-paced world, stress is rampant. According to a…
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When You’re About to Lose Your Cool, Try These 3 Techniques First
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a challenge, especially on scorching hot days when tempers flare and patience runs thin. Picture this: it’s one of those sweltering afternoons, and I’m drenched in sweat, feeling the heat even while standing still. After what felt like my fifth cold shower, I was hoping for a bit of…
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Help! I Have a Challenging Child!
Get Pregnant Fast “I want that toy!” my 4-year-old son, Lucas, insists. “I have enough money!” Lucas has about $2, so I gently explain that it’s not sufficient for the toy he desires. “But I want it!” he pleads, his voice rising, eyes wide and jaw tense. I can sense it—the impending storm of emotions.…
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6 Strategies for Disciplining Highly Sensitive Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a highly sensitive child can sometimes feel like navigating a rollercoaster ride filled with emotional ups and downs. From the moment my daughter, Lily, entered the world, she displayed an intense emotional range. One moment she was radiating joy, and the next, she was overwhelmed by the smallest things. Over time,…
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Toddlers Need to Chill Out: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast All parents experience a variety of internal dialogues, and let’s be honest—some of them can be pretty harsh. I often find myself wondering if my kids are genuinely out of control or contemplating extreme measures like getting rid of a beloved toy (which, as a sentimental person, I could never do). My…
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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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26 Phrases to Help Soothe an Upset Child
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride, especially when our little ones are struggling with anger. Whether your child is prone to explosive outbursts or has a more simmering approach to frustration, imparting anger-management skills to them is vital. As parents, we set the tone by managing our emotions when faced with challenging…