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My kids have started removing one letter of bad words, so they can call each other names and not get in trouble. So, I've decided to add one digit to the wifi password until they can be nice to each other. Your move itches.

Before you head out to enjoy some much-deserved rest, consider using these activities to connect w/ your students & try to understand what worked, what didn’t work & what might need to be modified or adjusted before the next school year. @Catlin_Tucker https://t.co/25NWFnifT9

We don't have to be a perfect listener every waking moment for our children to know that they will be heard. Have listening times so that everyone knows they'll have their moment to catch up on things missed during the week. https://t.co/s5V7RTw44j

Great interview with Erika Christakis, author of "The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need From Grownups" https://t.co/EPVl1dGh5E #ChildDevelopment #EarlyYears

Um.... is this normal PP hair loss or should I go ahead and shave my head now??!

Eight Months Postpartum and No Attachment

My LO was born eight months ago today, about an hour ago exactly, and while I know I struggle with PPD and PPA, I figured I would have formed some sort of attachment by now. While I care for my child, make sure she's fed, comfortable, meeting her milestones, etc., I've tried to say I love you multiple times and there's just nothing behind it, so it feels so fake. I don't understand the posts other women put up about it being the best day of their life and how they couldn't love anything more. Does it get better? I used to dread nighttime because of the witching hour, but now I'm excited for it because I feel free while she's asleep. Is it something I'm doing wrong?

This Friday, May 28 at 12:30pm (EST), Canada’s National Ballet School’s annual NBS Sharing Dance Day event takes place, featuring workshops, performances and more from dancers in Canada! Save the date and visit https://t.co/8ZclfxZzC7 to learn how you can get involved. @NBS_ENB

My 15 year old admitted to me and my wife that they would like to try getting high.

I'm not for this but I'm not against it either. Controlled safe environment. I never would have said to my parents I wanted to try getting high. So i appreciate the openness but have no clue how to handle this. we know they have friends that have access to weed and with us seems safer than with them. Never thought I'd be asking for advice on a topic like this .

#Pregnancy and #Breastfeeding Risk Categories: Medications R via @ParentingPatch https://t.co/cIId3Vzg3C

Struggling with baby number three

This my third baby but she is the hardest baby so far. She’s constantly crying, especially in the car seat. She won’t take a pacifier. She’s so gassy, she even cries while nursing. I feel we didn’t get the birth experience we wanted and it’s made things hard on us. I had a repeat c-section with her and from the moment she was born she was screaming. I didn’t get to hold her and calm her for about an hour and I feel like that stress has made her so whiny and fussy. I’ve done everything I can think to try and help her. I’m just struggling. I have two other toddlers (three and under) and I have no idea how I’m going to handle all of them by myself. Is there anyone else that can relate?

"Co-reflecting is an essential aspect of teacher collaboration. I have found the toughest reflection is a reflection about my work with others because it feels personal and evaluative." @middleweb @TanKHuynh https://t.co/GIpyZRAkTc

So the big question remains, in a world where common courtesies come and go, how can we teach our kids to be respectful?! Both respectful to us and to other kids and adults? The answer is that WE have to model the respect we hope to see from our kids. https://t.co/NKX47TkHWg

How much does your baby cost?

It may seem like a silly question, but my husband and I are discussing trying to conceive and we’re just not sure if we’re in a good financial position to do so. I know there’s never really a “perfect” time to have a baby, and there are a million different ways our lives can change, but I’ll feel better if I can at least get an idea. Could you tell me: How old your baby is What general area you live in And a rough estimate of all of your baby-related expenses per month? I just want to be ready! 😭 EDIT: I live in Western Pennsylvania, USA

Great tips for teaching children to read! These are developmentally appropriate and spot on! https://t.co/jJm71INYQT #earlyliteracy #parenting

5 reasons to take a solo road trip with the kids https://t.co/o78V0ExVf5 by @aknott21 #CityDads #DadLife #familytravel #parentingadvice #parentingtips #humor