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Apparently, I can grow a human being with my own body, deliver, feed and nourish that baby for an entire year of their life solely by myself. But I cannot keep an already established and thriving houseplant alive to save my damn life.

Word problems often don’t draw students to engage with the math. See how one teacher transformed them into comics with built-in reading supports. @edutopia https://t.co/W4UqWUAogG

YES. All mothers work. 👏 On the latest episode of our podcast, That New Mom Life, Lauren Smith Brody, author of TheFifthTrimester, breaks down the myth that some moms work and some don't, and shares tips for navigating the work-life juggle. Tap the #linkinbio to listen and subscribe on #PlayerFM, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎙 #ThatNewMomLife #TheFifthTrimester

Outdoor risky play is associated with various positive physical, mental, & developmental outcomes for children. Parental fears are a major deterrent to children’s opportunities for outdoor risky play... by @mbrussoni @GuyFaulkner @jennifergardy @IanPike4 https://t.co/RvKfFtdGRZ

Had it become acceptable for kids to say “what?” adults?

I’m from the southern US and I’ve spent years in both Boston and NYC, but it was not acceptable for kids to “what?” to adults when called. I’ve heard “yes ma’am/sir, ma’am?/sir?, coming, yes?, you called?” But I’m hearing “what” from a new family that just moved in. I’m very much a to each their own type, so I’m not judging, just wondering.

😷Masks continue to be an effective way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19! Parents can learn more about the importance of masks for children here: https://t.co/sYagsnl3DY

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I Don’t Let My Tween Have Drop-Off Playdates “I worry about gun safety. I worry about drugs. I worry about sexual assault. Why? Because preventable incidents happen every day to children.” https://t.co/1F3qaEct8d https://t.co/mNYUqij63B

With vaccines now available to protect against COVID-19, many families may wonder when their chil dren will be able to be vaccinated. Learn more from our expert here: https://t.co/5Q18KNaET8 https://t.co/iTUdtcnROu

Dad is funnier than Mom, is this ok?

My partner is much more fun than me and the kid is over the moon when they play together: they wrestle, eat junk food, watch tv and have the greatest laughs. I am much more into the organizational side of things, keeping track of routine, taking him to the playground or biking to the park, eating healthy, listening to music and have reading time etc...we spend a lot of time together, and laugh and enjoy ourselves as well. But with daddy it is just sooo much more fun. I am more than happy that my child enjoys time with daddy but also wonder if I should make an effort to be more outgoing. However it doesn't really come naturally to me and I also can't help to make sure that things work as they should (hygiene, meals, bed time etc...). Is it ok to just be myself, or should I make an effort to be more relaxed and funny overall? Is it ok for one of the two parents to always be the more boring one?

Air cooler?

Hi! We are expecting child number 2 imminently, and our bedroom is the warmest room in the house. We want something that will help keep our room cool in the coming warm months so it's safe for baby to sleep. Last year during a heat wave we got up to 35°! Can anyone recommend any products for us? We don't have a specific budget in mind but are prepared to spend a couple of hundred to get something decent. Side note - we are in the UK. The only restriction is we can't have a full blown AC unit as we live in a rented house. Thank you!

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Kids R anxious abt seeing peers-help them practice common social skills. 1️⃣Say hello/wave & greet 2️⃣Encourage:👍🏼, good job, elbow bump 3️⃣👀 contact: Look at speaker 4️⃣"Hi,my name is.." 5️⃣Slip📝in backpack to jot contact info of new pal PRACTICE! #Thrivers

My kid said 'dada' for the first time and I didn't think I could get this emotional

So I know there are dozens of these posted daily so sorry to add to that. But this is the first time in the history of my existence that I've been called "dad" (technically dada lol). I just can't stop thinking how cool it is that I've had so many names over the past 28 years but now I have this name. So freaking cool!