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I’m guilty of calling myself “Mommy” when talking directly to my kids. Instead of saying, “I’ll get that for you,” I say, “Mommy will get that for you.” I call it Jimmy Talk in honor of a character in a classic episode of the show “Seinfeld.” Are you a Jimmy Talker, too? Here’s why I think we do it.
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“The practice of judgment gets a bad wrap because it’s often mixed up with the business of being mean, but I’m reclaiming the word for what it is: forming an opinion or making a decision after careful thought.” Here’s how to help your kids be more judgmental, in the best sense of the word.
Without fail, each time I set up my kids to watch a children’s video on YouTube, they navigate to videos of kids and adults unboxing and playing with toys. And every time, I’m shocked at how many views these kinds of videos get – often in the millions, so I looked into why they’re so popular. Here’s what I found.
Some people swear by their crock pots, but I just don’t understand what’s so great about them. A fellow writer and I debate the pros and cons of slow cookers here because we all can use a break from serious political talk. What side are you on?
Full disclosure: This was not my original title. The editors definitely went for dramatic effect with this one. I don’t think singing this lullaby will ruin your kids, but I do think its message is the opposite of what we should be telling them. Are there lullabies and nursery rhymes that make you cringe?
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