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5 Phrases An Elementary School Teacher Uses To Calm Whining Almost Instantly Without Raising Her Voice

5 Phrases An Elementary School Teacher Uses To Calm Whining Almost Instantly Without Raising Her Voice

Published by Jenni Sidey

Parents know the familiar cadence and tone of a child begging for something, even after a parent says “no,” because every parent has had to deal with whining and pleading that becomes a tantrum in their lives. But not every parent realizes you can stop your child’s whining, and it’s not even that hard.  I always feel bad for the parents who give in to whining and begging. They don’t realize they’re setting themselves up for a lifetime of tantrums and attempted manipulations by their little sweeties. Sometimes I’m even tempted to step in and help.  For instance, I was in the grocery store last week, listening to a multitude of beeps from scanners, when a new sound caught my ear. It was a kid, a preschooler, whining and begging for one of those baby bottle suckers with the sugar inside. She wanted the cherry flavor. “Mommy, can I have this?” the little girl asked. “No, honey,” the mother smiled. “But mom, I don’t have one.” “We have plenty of sweets at home,” the mom reminded. …

What it means if you feel mentally ‘off’ when everything seems to be going fine: ‘We often don’t notice the impact’

What it means if you feel mentally ‘off’ when everything seems to be going fine: ‘We often don’t notice the impact’

Published by Daniella Wilson

You’re feeling a bit off – a lingering sense of emptiness or unease that you can’t quite put your finger on, but it’s there, weighing you down.  As author and psychiatrist Anabel Gonzalez explains, the cause is often found in the things that didn’t happen – the absences, the emotional gaps and the things you missed out on in the past. These quiet, hidden wounds can be the root of a constant sense of dissatisfaction in our relationships and our lives. Because of this, it’s essential to do the “inner work” to find that missing piece of the puzzle and truly understand ourselves. “In my clinical experience, I’ve seen how being ignored or abandoned can often be harder to heal than direct harm,” says the expert. “We often don’t even notice the impact, precisely because it’s about what was missing.” We often focus on the things that have happened to us – the mark left by every event on our personal journey – but we don’t usually stop to think about the things that didn’t happen, …

Haylie Duff shares adorable family photo featuring ‘sweetest sisters’

Haylie Duff shares adorable family photo featuring ‘sweetest sisters’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Haylie Duff shared a sweet picture online featuring her two daughters Ryan Ava Erhard Rosenberg, 10, and Lulu Gray Rosenberg, seven, whom she shares with her husband Matt Rosenberg. The doting mother-of-two posted an adorable picture of the duo, as Ryan rocked a pink dress, and Lulu donned a denim dress, and both sported sneakers and wavy brunette hair. She captioned the post: “Last picture day for this 5th grader. Sweetest sisters.” Haylie loves providing insight into her family life with her Instagram followers.  © InstagramHaylie posted pictures of her daughters For National Daughter’s Day on September 24, she’s previously shared pictures of the trio cooking together as she wrote: “Nothing has brought me more joy than getting to be their mom!!! #nationaldaughtersday.” She also captioned another carousel of their adventures, writing: “Oh, to keep them like this forever.” Haylie’s take on motherhood Haylie is a dedicated mother who wants to make sure her young ones grow up with high self-esteem. She exclusively shared with HELLO!: “My goal as a mom is to encourage them …

I Refuse To Say This One Phrase To My Son Because It Teaches The Wrong Kind Of Strength

I Refuse To Say This One Phrase To My Son Because It Teaches The Wrong Kind Of Strength

Published by Jenni Sidey

I’ll be receiving “The Worst Parent at the Park Award” again. I’d start prepping my acceptance speech, but guiding my sobbing son to our car is stealing focus. When our boy was a toddler, his emotional outbursts only received quick glances. Now that my five-year-old has officially entered boyhood, his crying looks awkward on him; he gets full-on stares. Working on a killer acceptance speech is definitely a good idea. I know this won’t be the last time we’ll find ourselves the subject of the gawkers, because my telling my son to “man up” will never be an option. I refuse to say ‘man up’ to my son because it teaches the wrong kind of strength Kateryna Hliznitsova / Unsplash+ “Mom, I’m going to miss her,” my son whispered in my ear. That’s when I knew saying goodbye to his park playmate would be difficult. When it came time for us to leave, my five-year-old’s very real feelings of heartbreak overtook him. He threw his head back in anguish and began to wail. To the rubberneckers playing …

The Lie About Being A ‘Super Mom’ That’s Burning So Many Women Out | Atara Malach

The Lie About Being A ‘Super Mom’ That’s Burning So Many Women Out | Atara Malach

Published by Jenni Sidey

Being a mom is hard; there’s no way around it. And somewhere along the way, a lot of women picked up the idea that they’re supposed to do it all, be it all, and somehow enjoy every second of it. That “super mom” mindset sounds admirable, but in reality, it’s burning out many women. Between the constant pressure, the never-ending to-do list, and the weight of mom guilt, it’s easy to feel like you’re always falling short. The truth is, trying to be a perfect mom doesn’t make motherhood better; it just makes it more exhausting. Whether it’s summer break chaos or the daily grind, chasing those picture-perfect moments can leave you drained, irritated, and wondering why it still doesn’t feel like enough. If you’ve ever felt that way, it might be time to let go of the “super mom” myth entirely. The lie about being a ‘super mom’ that’s burning so many women out: 1. It’s never going to feel like enough Monika Grabkowska / Unsplash+ RELATED: 6 Signs You Were Raised By A …

Daughter Amber on Yasmin Le Bon: ‘Mum is a dragon – I don’t want her disciplining my child’

Daughter Amber on Yasmin Le Bon: ‘Mum is a dragon – I don’t want her disciplining my child’

Published by Daniella Wilson

The bond between model Yasmin Le Bon and her daughter Amber was undeniable when they came into the Second Act podcast studio for our special Mother’s Day episode. They chatted about sharing clothes, travelling the world – even living together in an idyllic sounding Le Bon commune, joining middle daughter Saffron and her brood ensconced in her own home at the bottom of the family garden. “Mum is my favourite person I choose to hang out with,” said Amber, 36. Yasmin and Amber Le Bon with Second Act’s Ateh Jewel However when it came to chatting about grandparenting duties with Amber’s one-year-old son Sasha and her sister’s three children, the two had very opposite opinions. “It’s quite different with your grandchildren, than with your own children,” says Yasmin, 61, who has been married to Duran Duran front man Simon Le Bon for 40 years. “I’m very, very close to them. I see them all the time. So, you know, it’s not like a special occasion. She’s still living with me and my middle daughter is at …

Divorcing My Husband Was The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done — But It Made Me A Better Parent In 13 Unexpected Ways

Divorcing My Husband Was The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done — But It Made Me A Better Parent In 13 Unexpected Ways

Published by Jenni Sidey

“I know you can’t see it now, but you’ll end up appreciating the nights your children are away,” my mother said to me when I was divorcing my husband. She was right. I couldn’t see it then, but I truly treasure those blocks of time when the kids go to their father.  When you’re dissolving a marriage and dividing up your parenting time, it’s hard to imagine the silver lining. Decades of research have shown the challenges faced by children of divorce, yet some children are not severely impacted by divorce. So, there’s a big silver lining, and it shines bright: For me, divorcing my husband was the most difficult decision I ever made, but it unexpectedly made me a better parent.  Divorcing my husband was the hardest thing I’ve ever done — but it made me a better parent in 13 unexpected ways: 1. I stopped giving in to the misery I felt while I was still married to their father Which didn’t make our home a very fun place to be. I yearned …

Why your parents’ emotional availability can impact your physical health years later

Why your parents’ emotional availability can impact your physical health years later

Published by Daniella Wilson

New research has confirmed something experts have long suspected – that a child’s relationship with their parents can have a long-term impact on their wellbeing. But while the nurturing relationship between a mother and child is important, it was actually the interactions between a father and child that had the biggest impact on the youngster’s health even years later. A recent study published in Health Psychology followed families from infancy into early childhood and found that early father-child dynamics were linked to children’s later markers of heart and metabolic health. The findings don’t suggest that dads alone determine a child’s future well-being, but they do highlight how emotionally-attuned parenting can be an important factor. © Getty ImagesResearch suggests a father’s interactions with their children can impact on their health How early father-child interactions may shape long-term health In the study, researchers observed three-way interactions between ten-month-old babies and both parents, then again when the children were two and seven years old. It uncovered a striking pattern that showed fathers who were less attentive and emotionally …

Child psychologist advises what parents can learn from Prince William’s ‘powerful’ listening technique

Child psychologist advises what parents can learn from Prince William’s ‘powerful’ listening technique

Published by Daniella Wilson

Prince William offered a rare insight into his relationship with his three children during an interview about his own mental health and revealed he encourages open communication with the young royals at home. The 43-year-old Prince of Wales was answering questions about regulating emotions when the topic of parenting arose, following which he revealed he prioritised speaking candidly about feelings with Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, ten, and Prince Louis, seven.   During his chat on a panel for Greg James’s Radio 1’s Life Hacks, William explained that his children came to him with all of their problems. He said: “I get all the details, which I love. It’s amazing. Being able to understand it, have time with it, decipher it, sometimes.  “You feel a sense that you need to fix it for everyone and that I find quite difficult. I have to remind myself that you don’t need to fix everything, but you need to listen, and it’s important to be ok with those feelings and comments.”​ Following his revelations, HCPC-registered Senior Education and …

Boomers Depended On 11 Old-Fashioned Parenting Techniques Younger Generations Could Benefit From

Boomers Depended On 11 Old-Fashioned Parenting Techniques Younger Generations Could Benefit From

Published by Jenni Sidey

The way parents decide to raise their children is a deeply personal choice. Every family operates differently, and despite what you might here on social media, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. While certain approaches to child-rearing are outdated, like believing children should be seen and not heard, there are other old-school parenting techniques the younger generation could learn from. The American Society for the Positive Care of Children notes that there are four widely-accepted types of parenting, and that popular models that come and go tend to fit within these, as well as different types of unhealthy and even harmful ones. Developed in the 1960s by Dr. Diana Baumrind, they are: authoritarian, permissive, neglectful, and authoritative. Each style marks a distinct level of caregiver involvement and responsiveness, and it affects children’s psychological and emotional development in different ways. These objective parenting style categories allow us to look at parenting techniques boomers depended on and decide which ones younger generations could benefit from, too.  Boomers depended on 11 old-fashioned parenting techniques younger generations could benefit …