Meredith Ethington's Blog, page 23
February 28, 2018
Look Up Before You Miss The Good Stuff
I went to dinner with my family tonight at a local restaurant. We were enjoying our meal and one another’s company when I was distracted by the people at another table. I really wanted to butt into someone else’s life tonight and it wasn’t because they were loud or obnoxious. Just the opposite. Two men […]
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February 27, 2018
A Child Psychologist Translates What Those Cognitive Development Stages In Your Kids Really Mean
The early years of a psychology degree involve extensive studies in developmental psychology. On the pathway to becoming psychologists, we are drilled in various theories of development that attempt to explain the emotional, social and cognitive development of children. When I became a parent, the stages of development took on a whole new meaning. The […]
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February 26, 2018
The 10 Commandments Of Parenting A Toddler
Parenting toddlers is an experience. They’re navigating the big world as brand-new people with their own thoughts and feelings, which they can’t wait to share with you every minute of the day. They have big preferences and big emotions. As a parent, it can be difficult to guide someone who is innocent enough to believe […]
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February 25, 2018
My Kid Is A Talker And It Might Kill Me
I believe the average person typically uses a little over 15,000 words a day. I believe the average kid tackles that nonsense before I’ve had enough time to finish my first cup of coffee, which, ironically is why I need the second cup most mornings. 15,000 words a day, huh? Hold my sippy cup. because […]
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To My Baby Turning One – It Feels Like Yesterday
It feels like yesterday you almost came out of me in the car. Recently, I heard some of the music we listened to on that unforgettable ride to the hospital. It took me back to that night. My stomach churned thinking about how afraid I was. It feels like yesterday I savored every minute, holding […]
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Easy 10 Minute Kid-Friendly Pizza Bake
I don’t know about you, but as a busy mom, sometimes I can’t always get my dinner in the crockpot in time, or I forget one little thing at the store for the more complicated recipe in my list of things to make during the week. So, sometimes I’m scrounging! But, this Pizza Bake Recipe […]
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February 23, 2018
The Creepy Phrase, “I Want To Gobble You Up” Is Totally Normal, Says Science
“Can I eat you up please?” I ask my twelve-year old son, who does not react. He does not even look at me blankly. He carries on with whatever he is doing, pretending that he never heard me. When he was younger, I had managed to startle him when I first said these words. But […]
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Facebook’s Most Hilarious Parents of the Week
Parenting is hard work, y’all. The tiny (and not so tiny) humans are demanding. They want snacks, playtime, unreasonable amounts of annoying cartoons. (Is Caillou’s voice ever going to change?! That kid must be 25 by now.) With all that we do to keep them safe and happy, we should get to laugh together at […]
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February 22, 2018
Therapy Saved My Marriage Because Vowing To Do Better Was Never Going To Be Enough
I can feel incredibly lonely in a room full of people. Terribly lonely in a sea of people. Utterly lonely in a world of over seven billion people. Such is the way of an introvert. Paradoxically, the best way for me to keep loneliness at bay is to spend time alone. Being all by my […]
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February 21, 2018
The Hardest Part Of Parenting Has Nothing To Do With The Kids
Think of a specific moment when you know you nailed this parenting thing. Maybe you handled a child’s meltdown like a champ. You were patient and remained kind yet consistent. You worked your way through that chaos like a professional. Perhaps you thrived in the mess and stress of a birthday party or Pinterest-worthy craft project […]
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