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5 Strategies to Support Your Shy Tween in School
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Taylor Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 Originally Published: Sep. 24, 2016 As soon as she stepped off the bus, I could sense that something was wrong. Her shoulders drooped under the weight of her backpack, and her gaze was fixed on the ground as she approached me. When she finally looked…
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What Introverts Would Ask (If It Wasn’t Considered Rude)
Get Pregnant Fast I began to embrace my identity as an introvert in my mid-30s. Prior to that, I simply accepted various labels that family and friends used to describe me: timid, reserved, or even unfriendly. I often found myself struggling to keep pace with my outgoing partner and our lively circle of friends. I…
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11 Challenges Every Homebody Mom Encounters
Get Pregnant Fast Are you a homebody mom? This term shouldn’t be mistaken for being lazy or overly anxious. A homebody mom simply thrives in the comfort of her home, where sweatpants and messy buns reign supreme. In her daily routine, she’ll likely face at least one of these relatable struggles: As you glance at…
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FOMO: I’m Not Falling for This Trap
Get Pregnant Fast Urban Dictionary defines “FOMO” (the fear of missing out) as the anxiety that arises from the thought of being excluded from an event or experience that others are enjoying. It’s like regret cranked up to eleven. While you might not even want to attend, the nagging worry that something incredible could happen…
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Birthday Parties: Navigating the Challenges for Kids with Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parent of the Birthday Child, First and foremost, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for inviting my son to your child’s birthday celebration. Whenever an envelope addressed to him arrives in our mailbox, I know it signals something special. He’s too young for bills and too new to this world…
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9 Insights Only Parents of Introverted Kids Will Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a quiet, introspective child, I often find myself reflecting on the unique challenges we face. My son, Max, has always been on the shyer side—preferring books and art over the boisterous games of his more extroverted peers. As someone who identifies as an introvert, the social dynamics of…
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5 Tactics I Use to Dodge Conversations with Other Moms
Get Pregnant Fast I never realized I was an introvert until I became a mom. Motherhood catapulted me into a whirlwind of social interactions—unplanned birthday parties, unexpected playdates, and school events filled with unfamiliar faces, all demanding a certain level of friendliness. As I devised clever ways to escape these situations, it became clear: I…
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Navigating the Guilt of Being an Introverted Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Every stage of life presents unique challenges, but for introverted individuals, those challenges can feel even more daunting. When I was single, my roommates often questioned my reluctance to join their social outings. Once I got married, my husband didn’t quite understand why I preferred quiet nights at home over hosting gatherings.…
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I’m Not a Jerk, I’m Just an Introvert
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been labeled many things throughout my life: standoffish, dull, anti-social, a wet blanket. These assumptions arise because I don’t always come off as the most extroverted individual. Sure, I might sit quietly at gatherings, decline social invitations, or prefer the comfort of home over a bustling event. But let me be…
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Understanding Your Introverted Child: A Guide for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, the contrast between siblings can be fascinating. Take my kids, for instance. One of them is incredibly outgoing, cheerful, and quick to make friends, always eager to hop on the school bus just to spend more time with his peers. He’s the life of the party at school, earning the nickname…