Tag: first grade
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Why You Should Befriend the Most Experienced Mom in Your Child’s First Grade Class
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother approaching her 50s, I find myself in an interesting position. With children ranging from college to first grade, I often feel like I’m the oldest mom in the room, and let’s be honest—some of the other parents may be a bit intimidated by me. Perhaps it’s my well-earned wrinkles…
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Mom, I’m Afraid of First Grade
Get Pregnant Fast When my child shared his anxiety about starting first grade, I found myself slipping into a reflexive response, drawing on my own past experiences. I, too, am the child of immigrants. A few years ago, I moved from my homeland to North America with my partner. Although we communicate in English at…
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Yes, My Child Is ‘That Kid.’ Let’s Not Judge.
Get Pregnant Fast It’s all too easy to glance at the mother of ‘That Kid’ and question her approach. Why does it seem like she can’t get it together? How tough can it be to ensure a six-year-old completes ten spelling words weekly? After all, countless Pinterest boards offer creative solutions to keep eyeglasses from…
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Whose Homework Is It, Anyway?
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my childhood, I remember being an eager learner, longing for homework that my school didn’t provide until fourth grade. I felt cheated, wishing for the academic challenges that I craved. Fast forward to my own kids, and I experienced a completely different scenario. The first instance of homework came home…