Tag: teachable moments
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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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When Your Little One is the Culprit: Navigating Playground Drama
Get Pregnant Fast And oh, the relief I feel when I spot another child in distress and think, “Thank goodness that’s not my kid.” But, in a cruel twist of fate, it kind of is. “Mommyyyyyy!” A piercing scream slices through the typical sounds of laughter and play, causing all the nearby parents to look…
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The ‘Strictest Mom Ever’ Advises Parents Against Being Soft
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post, self-proclaimed “Strictest Mom Ever,” Lisa Matthews, shared a valuable parenting lesson that resonates even during holiday celebrations. This past 4th of July, while enjoying the festivities, she highlighted the importance of addressing children’s bad behaviors early on—a reminder that parenting is a continuous journey, regardless of the occasion.…