neurodivergence in children
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Neurodivergence in Children

Why has this world created a control or standard for normalizing things? Anything or anyone that deviates from the control is considered abnormal, irregular, unhealthy, or whatever word fits in according to the type of thing or person we are talking about. Likewise, behavioral issues that are pronounced “misfit” for a certain person, could be…

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8 STEM Experiments and Why You Should Do Them With Your Kids

Like all mothers, I always wanted my child to learn more. I did not just want him to know the answers but I also wanted him to know which questions to ask and how to think critically when a problem is present. For this purpose, I always wanted my son, Musa, to get a STEM…

teaching consent
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How to Teach Your Toddlers No Means No

The other day, my six-year-old and I had a very interesting conversation about the word “no” and eventually the concept of “no means no.” Honestly, I don’t remember the context but I’ll tell you what I remember. I was telling him that no is a complete sentence to which he giggled.  “When someone says No,…

unschooling
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Why We Chose Unschooling for Our Neurodivergent Kids

Unschooling is an interest-led approach to education, where the parents act as facilitators and supporters of their child’s education rather than take on the role of teacher. If someone had told me a few years ago that I would be homeschooling my two children with multiple special needs, I probably would have laughed or just…

raising healthy eaters
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Raising Healthy Eaters: How to Ensure Your Children Eat Healthy Food

As a parent, your concern about your child’s eating habits and patterns is inevitable and justified. From the moment you start weaning your little one, the challenge of what to feed and what not to feed begins.  Most children are picky or reluctant when it comes to food items, especially if they are trying them…

constipation in children
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Constipation in Children: Why Does it Occur & How to Handle it

As a parent, dealing with your young one’s constipation issues can be one of the trickiest challenges you will have to face. Almost every child develops constipation at one point or another in their early years, and it is fairly common in babies. However, constipation can be a cause of discomfort and pain for children…

the schadenfreude effect in action
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The Schadenfreude Effect in Parenthood

The other day at the grocery store, my daughter Lyra was growing fussy as we stood in line for checkout. She’d just spent over an hour playing with her friend in the hot sun and was teething. She’s also a year old. Fussiness is understandable. It’s expected. I readjusted my hold on her and gave…

boy being bullied
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All About Bullying: Effects On Children And How To Prevent It

We have all experienced bullying in our lives in one form or another, whether as a child or as an adult. Sometimes at our schools, and other times in the safety of our own homes. Sometimes we have been the victim, and at other unfortunate times, the bully. Regardless of the age, place, or extent…