Tag: positive parenting
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The Day I Strayed from My Parenting Principles
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I experienced spankings that left a lasting impression on me. I can vividly recall the last time it happened. My cousin and I were engrossed in a game of Girl Talk, and one of the dares prompted us to make a prank call. With the old-school portable phone in…
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Finding Balance in Parenting: The Power of One-On-One Time
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant with my triplets, well-meaning friends assured me that as my children grew, parenting would become a breeze. They promised that by age five, I would be sailing through the challenges of raising multiples. But as I soon discovered, that notion felt far from the truth. At first, my…
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12 Memories I Wish My Kids Hold Onto (And 12 I Hope They Forget)
Get Pregnant Fast Children’s memories are fascinatingly unpredictable. They might cling to a moment from their toddler years while forgetting where they left their shoes just minutes ago. My 4-year-old daughter often talks about the time I overcooked spaghetti two years back, but she can’t seem to recall the countless delicious meals since then. Wouldn’t…
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What I Discovered About Myself When I Stopped Raising My Voice at My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my household was filled with raised voices. It seemed perfectly normal at the time, but it wasn’t until I became a parent that I began to question the impact of yelling. One day, after losing my voice, I seriously contemplated whether my habit of shouting was damaging both to myself…
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Emotionally Healthy Alternatives to Things You Might Say to Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed at times, but you’ve probably taken courses on child development and strive to emulate the calm demeanor of perfectly patient characters. Yet, even the most composed parents can find themselves uttering things they wish they hadn’t. Fear not! Here are some reimagined responses that…
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Anti-Angst: Embracing the Reality of Teenhood
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my 15 years of parenting, the one piece of unsolicited advice I’ve encountered time and again is to “just wait.” Friends with teens would often spot me enjoying quality moments with my little ones and caution, “They’re so sweet now, just wait.” Most of these warnings revolved around the dreaded adolescent…
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Navigating Parenting Amidst Anxieties in Today’s World
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it often feels like danger lurks around every corner. Whether it’s the overwhelming stream of news or the challenges of raising my three sons into compassionate young men, the reality can sometimes feel paralyzing. It’s easy to spiral into dark thoughts and anxiety, which occasionally leaves me in tears.…
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When You Hold It All In and Then Erupt
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I often find ourselves in heated discussions—one of which revolves around my parenting style. She believes I raise my voice too often, and while I could argue, I know deep down that she’s right. Lately, my volume has been rising, especially with our eldest son hitting the age of…
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9 Strategies for Managing Stress When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Children are often viewed as the greatest blessing in our lives, providing meaning, purpose, and an unimaginable capacity for love. Yet, let’s be honest: they can also be incredibly frustrating. Kids experience mood swings and grumpy days, but unlike adults, they often lack the skills to cope gracefully. This can lead to…
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My Most Essential Parenting Tool
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I’ve accumulated quite a collection of strategies over the past 15 years while raising my three kids. From redirection to positive reinforcement, time-outs to my “I mean business” glare, I’ve got a full toolkit at my disposal. But if you were to ask me to choose the…