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Allowing students to talk to each other about controversial topics has the potential to increase civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that lead to adult civic engagement. But they need guidance of a well-prepared and knowledgeable teacher. https://t.co/CRrJKkpq8Q

How to explain infant loss without depressing everyone?

Hi, sorry, me again. I'm kind of obsessing over all the available help here. Rundown; We had triplets almost five months ago, we lost a baby. Whenever I'm talking about my boys I'll always say "I had triplets," and people always ask what triplets are like. I then explain that I don't actually know. It always seems to kill conversation and I feel really bad, but I dont want to say I had twins because that feels really insensitive? It feels like I'm hiding the son that I lost in a way. I am a mother of five and I always will be, but I dont know how to approach this. Should I just pretend I didnt have him or? I'm really unsure here. I dont want to pretend, but it might make my life a little easier socially? And my girls also seem to be struggling with understanding where the other baby is, which is seriously pulling on my heart strings. Has anyone ever experienced this?

Teach HEART to help kids develop confidence to be Upstanders. H-Help. Call 4 help. E-Empathize.“I know how U feel.” A-Assist.“Need help?”“I’ll find a teacher.” R-Reassure.“It happens to other kids.” T-Tell feelings.“I’m so sorry.” “I know it’s not true.”

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Just get the clothes.

I’m 7 months postpartum, 20 lbs down but not where I want to be. I have been going by a “what fits” method every day and let me tell ya, the body issues from an old eating disorder, not knowing this “new” body, guessing every day “do I still fit in this” and doing my best to stay away from my old maternity clothes has been *a living nightmare* . Every day I have such a hard time looking in the mirror before work because I know I do not like how I look. So here I am, after a full morning filled with near-forced positive self affirmations, standing in the check out of an outlet store with a bunch if stuff I felt good in. I think I’m going to try to be more kind and patient with myself and it starts here. My tip: don’t wait through seven months of worsening self esteem before getting to this point. Don’t set a weight limit on loving yourself.

All of us are in either position at times. Are you currently experiencing too much in one or the other? Maybe we need to draw other people here too. Parents need a village! https://t.co/idSa2rbSDv

Is it bad that I don't desire to hold my baby often?

Currently a week PP. I love my little girl, I really do, but I feel like I'm often doing the bare minimum to soothe her. When she's relaxed enough I can't wait to put her down and be unencumbered again. I feel terrible about this, and I'm scared of it impacting her growth (cause I know that being super attached to your newborn is developmentally beneficial). My back hurts and I want to *do things*; I don't want to constantly be carrying 9 pounds in both my arms. I feel extra shitty seeing as how all my family wants to hold her constantly. Am I an awful mom? It sure feels like it. I'm honestly jealous of the maternal instinct my female family members exhibit; it's like I'm missing something, and I feel like less of a woman.

We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this Earth, and to tell our stories. These are the moments when the world is made whole. -RICHARD LOUV, #parentalsage

Offensive or not?

If your partner were to tell you “you still have to be a parent this weekend” while you were actively watching your child, how would you take it?

Feeling loss, stuck, anxiety or the inability to find your place in the world can be a less isolating experience with these books. https://t.co/e7lqXYcKAk

I’m not allowed to complain

According to my mom, I (22) am not allowed to complain. I can’t complain about anything baby related or anything postpartum related. Why? Because I asked for this. I asked to be a young mother. I asked to be a young mother in college. I asked to be a mother in a pandemic. But she can. She can say my baby(1yr M) is being annoying and complain. Why? Because she never asked to be a grandmother. I’m slowly resenting my mother despite all her help because I’m not allowed to complain, have hard days, or cry at all because I chose to keep my son. I’m tired of her constantly throwing my decision to have my son in my face. ___________ Info: I live with my parents and two older siblings (33F, 28M). Yes my son’s father is in the picture and spends ~50% of the time with him and >25% with my ILs

Want a #resilient kid? Don’t hover! #Parents who encourage endeavors at a distance are more successful in raising confident, assertive kids.Better to teach skills, stand back & supervise informally. Remember: #Thrivers have agency-an "I got this" attitude.

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“Raising kids is part joy and part guerilla warfare.” - Ed Asner #parenting