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 "MAMA, I THINK I'M A BULLY"  What I Learned When My 6-Year-Old Confused Reading Aloud With Cruelty He climbed into my bed at 6:40am on a Wednesday. Not unusual. My son is six. He still believes morning cuddles are a human right. But his face stopped me. Not sleepy. Not whiny. Not hunting for my phone to watch something. Ashamed. "Mama,"  he whispered into my shoulder. "I think I'm a bully." Fourteen years as an educator. Hundreds of bullying cases. Countless parent meetings. Behaviour policies. Restorative justice training. And my own child just diagnosed himself as the villain. "Why do you think that, habibi?" "Because yesterday at story time, I read louder than everyone. And the teacher said my voice was too loud. And she looked tired. And I kept being loud anyway." He pulled the duvet over his head. "I bullied my teacher, Mama." THE GAP BETWEEN INTENTION AND LANGUAGE Here's what my son meant : "I was exci...

Introduction:                       In the fast-paced and competitive world, we live in, it's easy to get caught up in comparing our children's developmental milestones with those of others. We find ourselves anxiously wondering if our child is walking, talking, or learning at the same pace as their peers. However, it's crucial to remember that earlier doesn't always mean better, and the focus should be on nurturing the whole child and embracing the unique journey of each individual. In this blog, we explore the importance of letting kids be kids and cherishing the beauty of childhood. 1. Milestones Are Not the Whole Picture: As parents, it's only natural to be proud of our children's achievements and milestones. But let's remind ourselves that milestones are just a tiny part of the bigger picture. The true essence of childhood lies in the joy of learning, exploring, and growing at their own pace. Every child is unique and has their...

 After having a child, I realized that in the eyes of society mothers can't: - Complain (who told you to have kids?) - Cry (why are you crying? (Did you think it was easy?) Are you getting tired of what? (you do nothing!) - Sleep (You're lazy!) - Rest (you'll have plenty of time for that after they grow up) - Getting pregnant again (are you crazy? How many more kids do you want?) - Quitting work (how will you support your child?) - Work (who will take care of the child?) - Leave them at the nursery (Don’t let others raise them!!) - Being a housewife (Poor husband, who works too hard and his wife stays at home!) - Being single (nobody wants a woman with kids) - Going out for fun (why are you leaving your son with grandma to have fun?) And you know what's worse??? 90% of these phrases are spoken by other women. Let's learn to be more supportive of each other. I'm human and I love my kids but I'm guilty of all these emotions at some point. SUMMARY- The blog ...

1. Avoid Giving your child everything he asks for. He will grow up believing that he has the right to get everything he wants.     2. Avoid laughing when your child speaks insulting words. He will grow up thinking that disrespect is entertainment.    3. Avoid remaining insensitive to bad behavior that he can display without scolding him for his bad behavior. He will grow up thinking that there are no rules in society.    4. Avoid picking up anything that your child messes up. He will grow up believing that others must take responsibility for his responsibilities.    5. Avoid letting him watch any program on TV. He will grow up thinking that there is no difference between being a child and being an adult.   6. Avoid giving your child all the money he asks for. He will grow up thinking that getting money is easy and will not hesitate to steal for it.   7. Always avoid putting yourself on his side when he is wrong against the ne...