Tag: positive parenting
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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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10 Ways to Embrace a More Lighthearted Parenting Style
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a serious business, but it doesn’t have to be all about rules and discipline. Here are ten tips to help you inject a bit more joy and laughter into your daily routine with your kids. Make Laughter a Daily Ritual: Aim to make each of your children burst into…
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What We Communicate to Our Kids, and How They Interpret It
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I turned 9, I found myself sporting an unfortunate perm. My mother, tired of battling my fine, tangled hair, decided that a DIY perm was the answer to our woes. The result? I looked like a walking advertisement for 1980s hairstyles. My hair was twisted into tight pink rollers,…
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9 Key Reminders for When Your 3-Year-Old is Acting Out
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parent! It’s me, the one who’s knee-deep in the daily chaos of answering endless “why” questions. The one who’s running on fumes because my little ones have a knack for staying up late while I’m ready to crash. I wanted to drop you a few reminders for those moments…
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The Annual Checkup: An A to Z Guide
Get Pregnant Fast In this post, I’ll break down the annual checkup experience for my daughter Mia from A to Z. A is for Active The doctor emphasizes that children should be active and limit screen time. Mia is all about movement—she swims, rides horses, and works out daily for a couple of hours. Television?…
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How to Effectively Persuade Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a challenge, especially when it comes to getting your little ones to cooperate. Here are some creative alternatives to those not-so-productive threats you might find yourself using. Threat: “If you don’t brush your teeth, they’ll turn green and fall out.” Problem: Kids often lack concern for future consequences. Revision:…