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Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain
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by on November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Does Your Child Have Low Sleep Needs? One Mom Says She Feels Your Pain

Amanda Talijan / TikTok My daughter has low sleep needs. What does that mean exactly? Well, she can sleep for less than the American Academy of Pediatrics-recommended amount of time for her age and still have more energy than I do after eight full hours. She can go, go, go on such a low amount...

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The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Kids (& Some Adults)
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by on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

The "I Don't Like That" Game Is A Must For Kids (& Some Adults)

TikTok Learning to be a person is a lifelong task and, honestly, it can be hard. Most of us are pretty messy and complicated, so learning how to handle our own weirdness is challenging, particularly when it comes to interacting with other messy, complicated people. And as parents, it’s up to us to teach our...

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How To Respond When Grandparents Say They Know Best
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by on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

How To Respond When Grandparents Say They Know Best

Instagram / @sheisapaigeturner They say you’re never really done parenting, and some grandparents certainly take that to heart. It can be great to have an extra set of hands around to help, but as a parent, you want to do things your way — a sentiment that’s often not totally understood by Grandma and Grandpa....

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Is Being An Average Middle-Of-The-Road Kid OK In The End?
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by on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

Is Being An Average Middle-Of-The-Road Kid OK In The End?

Polonina Irina/Moment/Getty Images I’m not sure what I expected when I opened my middle school son’s statewide standardized math and reading test results. So, I guess when I saw his score sitting right on top of the bell curve, I breathed a sigh of relief. Having ADHD and a pretty strong aversion to tests, this...

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