Tag: Parenting
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How to Navigate Differences in Parenting Styles—GracefullyWhen family members step in to help, but the approaches don’t always align
Having family visit is a beautiful blessing for many of us raising young children. Their help, warmth, and bond with our kids are priceless. But it’s also true that when parenting styles differ, it can sometimes create a quiet tension, even when intentions are good on all sides. While we deeply respect each other’s way…
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The Art of Self-Control and Thoughtfulness with Children
More often than not, I find myself trailing behind my own thoughts when interacting with my child. It’s a familiar pattern: she is engrossed in a task — perhaps playing quietly, building something, or simply exploring — and yet, driven by the buzzing list of “pending” tasks in my own mind, I interrupt.“Time for a…
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Handling Your Toddler When They Hit You: Understanding and Responding with Compassion
If you’ve ever had your toddler hit you—whether with a tiny slap or an angry shove—you’re not alone. It’s a jarring experience, but it’s also a very normal part of early childhood development. Toddlers are still learning how to handle big emotions, and sometimes their little bodies react faster than their words or understanding can…
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How I Custom Designed My Toddler’s Summer Timetable Using ChatGPT
As a working mom, summer break can be both exciting and overwhelming. Keeping a toddler engaged, active, and learning while balancing work and daily chores is no easy feat. This year, I decided to take a different approach—I used ChatGPT to help me design a custom summer timetable for my little one, and it turned…
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Heavy Mom Guilt: When You Lose Patience After a Long Day at Work
It’s 6:30 PM.You’ve spent the entire day juggling deadlines, meetings, emails, and endless to-do lists.You walk through the door, still mentally ticking off tasks — dinner needs to be made, laundry’s piling up, tomorrow’s prep isn’t done. Then your child wants you to play.But they’re whining. Maybe throwing a tantrum.You feel your patience slipping.You raise…
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Why “Me Time” Isn’t Selfish as a Working Mom
I used to believe that once I became a mom, especially a working mom, every spare minute should go to either my kids, my home, or my job. And if I even thought about taking time for myself—just to sit, breathe, scroll, sip coffee alone—I’d immediately feel a pang of guilt. Sound familiar? But here’s…
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When Is the Right Time to Return to Work After Maternity Leave?
The question of when to return to work after maternity leave doesn’t come with a universal answer. Every mother’s journey is unique, shaped by personal circumstances, financial needs, career demands, and emotional readiness. For some, the decision is made for them—by the nature of their job or financial situation. For others, there’s a little more…
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Navigating Toddlerhood with a New Baby: My Experience
When I found out I was expecting my second child, I was overjoyed. But beneath the excitement, there was also a lingering worry—how would my toddler handle it? The age gap between my daughters is 2.5 years, and while my older one was still very much my baby, she was about to take on the…
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How to Deal with a Passive Parent
Parenting works best when both parents are actively involved, but sometimes, one parent takes a backseat—either due to work, personal habits, or simply not knowing how to step in. A passive parent may love their children deeply but might not engage in daily caregiving, discipline, or decision-making. This can leave the more involved parent feeling…
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Why Having Only One Primary Parent Is Not Sustainable
Parenting is often an all-consuming journey, but when the responsibility primarily falls on one parent, it can lead to burnout, resentment, and an imbalance in the family dynamic. While many families naturally have one parent who takes on the majority of childcare—whether due to work schedules, personal choice, or societal norms—this model is often unsustainable…
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