Category: SImple Parenting
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The Parents’ Survival Guide to the Social Media Jungle
My main idea about parenting is simple: children watch and imitate us. They observe our every action and reflect it back. We like to imagine we’re raising them with deep values: patience, gratitude, kindness. But kids are clever little detectives. They don’t just listen to our words; they study our habits. And that’s why parenting…
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Parenting Hack: Your Wallet is a Parenting Book – Every Swipe Tells a Story!
It feels just like yesterday, but actually it’s the year 2000, when I glued my eyes to the television and watched this drama about the dynamic and warm relationship between mom and daughter living a simple life in a charming small town, called Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Can you guess the show? Yes, it’s a bit…
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Household Chores is a Training Grounds
“Have you cleaned your bathroom yesterday?” “Not yet, Mom”, my daughter replied. “So, since you didn’t clean it yesterday, there’s a payback: today you have to clean it, PLUS my bathroom and your brother’s.” “Sure thing, Mom,” she answered, head down, looking completely worn out. My kid’s life has never been easy. They have to…
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The Power of Perception: Facing Life’s Obstacles
It was perfect weather for strolling around the city, which we both liked visiting. The wind breeze blew softly on my scarf. Our energy also reaches its peak potential as we already rest from yesterday’s tiredness. Our stomach is full, and most importantly, we already have our morning coffee. We chatted along the way. Our…
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Dear Parents, It Starts with Us
Years ago, I had the opportunity to become one of the speakers to share my experience as a parent in a webinar held by the Directorate of Elementary Schools, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia. The webinar itself talks about how we can protect our children in order to make our country greater. As…
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