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"Effectively teaching about the history of enslaved people and the practice of chattel slavery in the United States is to tell the honest, unmitigated truth" — @kproctor1517. @educationweek @Larryferlazzo https://t.co/zcaBptYZkh

I finally figured out an explanation for my baby’s weird habit

So my daughter had this weird (annoying) habit of turning her whole body and nuzzling her face into the crook of my arm while I rocked her to sleep. She constantly was turning her head, which would make her pacifier fall out, she’d get mad, I’d get mad, it is a whole ordeal. Well yesterday I decided to just let her sit there like that because I was over it. Well after about 15 seconds, I realized she was trying to latch onto my arm. Y’all she thought my bicep was the boob. She isn’t even breastfed and she’s not hungry. Idk why it took me four months to realize her motive for this lol. Guess I better start working out if my arm is soft enough to be mistaken for a boob 🥴

From Mad Libs to bean bag tosses, we rounded up some fun Thanksgiving games for everyone on your guest list. 🦃🧡 https://t.co/AojphllWim

Calling all SAHM with ADHD. Help.

I am having such a hard time being a stay at home mom with a 4 and 7 year old. I feel like I am over stimulated ALL THE TIME. I have to keep track of everything around the house on top of the chaos. I have to write everything down to the point of reminding myself to brush my teeth. And I have these raccoon children interrupting my train of thought CONSTANTLY. How am I supposed to run a house with my brain being scattered and over stimulated just existing, and adding two kids who are pure chaos. My anger is getting worse and I am snapping more because I feel like I am drowning. My husband also has ADHD so we are just a match made in heaven. Lol. He is gone this week for work so I am home doing all the things and trying unsuccessfully to not snap. My 4 year old is currently having a meltdown. I am twitching. Fellow moms with ADHD, how do you do it? What are some tips?

Risk-averse/stressed kids need sm steps to move beyond comfort zones & feel secure.Begin encouraging low risks.Ideas: “Raise ur hand once tmw” “Writing ur idea 1st helps u find courage to share” "Let's practice 1st" #Confidence stretches slowly-1 step at a time.

📲 To help your child to be safe and have a positive experience online, it is a good idea to be familiar with the apps/platforms your child is using and the Privacy & Safety settings available. These #HowTo guides have information on blocking, reporting, and #parentalcontrols ⤵️

You have to let go of the toy before I can get your arm into the sleeve!

Holy farts, between this and having to keep putting my kids shoes on over and over again, it's one of the most frustrating things ever. You would think that after almost five years of having this discussion the physics of the situation would eventually sink in but I suppose not. I mean the kid learned a long time ago that the square can't go into the circle hole so what's the holdup LOL? Still love my spatially unaware little goober to pieces but cumon.

Avoid quizzing the child We may not realize we are doing it, but we are constantly quizzing our children. “What color is this?” “How many apples am I holding?” “Can you show Grandma how you can walk?” -Simone Davies, #unschool

7 Simple #Stress Busters to Reduce #Anxiety & Help Kids #Thrive. A teen told me:"Give kids a repertoire of stress reducers so we choose what works for us.Then we HAVE to practice & practice til they become HABITS." Wise kid! #parenting https://t.co/xS1roWFqZC

YES! 🤣 Allowance is NOT tied to chores. https://t.co/5FsvUpCYvT https://t.co/yrcy0dTLAE

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I am so angry

Last week I endured 2 days of sheer hell so that my parents could be at a visitation and funeral for a family member. I have been diligent about all the covid stuff, vaccinated, mask wearing, hand washing, sanitizing, etc. Now, because some stupid ass family members don't "believe" in covid, I have it. My youngest is scheduled for her first vaccine on Monday, we were supposed to be able to breathe a little easier. However, that is all out the window.

Christmas presents for a 6 month old???

My LO is 5 months old right now. A couple of my friends with 9/10 month olds were discussing in a group chat about all the things they're planning to buy for their babies this Christmas. It was several large presents each - ball pits and things that attach to the bath with funnels and spinning things etc... My living room is already taken up with 2 boxes of toys for our daughter and I wasn't planning to get her anything new until she reaches new developmental milestones. I hadn't even thought about getting her Christmas presents at 5 months because she isn't going to understand at all...I was more looking forward to taking her out to see Christmas lights in town, visiting family, showing her our tree with all the lights and decorations. I might get her a new book to read to her or something small so she can tear the wrapping paper. What is everyone else doing with young babies and presents??

My Preteen son …

Is a fucking slob. I’m currently taking a break from cleaning this kids room. He’s 12… when he cleans he just picks up his dirty clothes and turns a blind eye to all the trash all around the room … so I’m in here moving shit and I just have to ask … when did you stop cleaning your kids room and hold them completely accountable?? I know I’m a sucker but for real if I don’t clean this trash pit we’ll probably get bugs

Family doctor instead of pediatrician?

We are not happy with our ped so we are going to have our 5th month old see our family doctor instead for his 6 month. Has anyone gone this route?