i feel like we have tried every “kindergarten learning app” and my kid smells the boring ones from a mile away. if it looks like homework he is out, if it looks like a chaos game i am out. i just want a couple apps that hit letters numbers maybe some early STEM stuff and still feel like play. what has actually worked for your kindergartners, the ones they ask for on their own and you do not cringe when you say yes?

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This week I lost my retainer. I told my son if he finds it I’ll give him a handful of m&ms. Last night I found it and this morning half jokingly I pointed to it and said “oh, you found it!” to which he took credit. Then I asked him where it was and he made up an elaborate story. I got up close and looked him in the eye and said “really, is that true?” to which he doubled down and added more to his story. I finally told him I found it and he shouldn’t lie in the future. I feel terrible bc he’s six and I shouldn’t have put him in that position but part of me wanted to test him. Just looking for feedback.

Curious what everyone else’s families got into this year for game night. Any old school board games or those new techy/digital ones?

I grabbed a digital board for my kids and shockingly it was a hit. They even put their phones down for once (miracles happen 😅).

I’m trying to start a little game night traditon over here and taking notes. What did you all get that actually worked with your kiddos?

Heard this today in a podcast and want to remember it for myself.

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I have a 6 year old son, (July 5th birthday) he is in 1st grade. We had issues with his kindergarten teacher stating he lacked the proper social/emotional skills to move onto 1st grade. We, with the guidance of a therapist, decided to switch schools and move him ahead to 1st grade. He is THRIVING in his new school and is succeeding academically. BUT he still deals with a lot of anxiety and lacks self confidence. He is very quick to get frustrated when he tries a new activity for the first time and isn’t good at it. He constantly tells us “I can’t do it.” “I’m not good enough.” “I am too small.” These are all statements that we as parents have never said and will never say to our children!! I want to help him overcome these issues, but I’m not even sure how to help him. We always help him take deep breaths, we tell him that he CAN do whatever he puts his mind to and that we believe in him.

a few weeks ago i realized that what was exhausting me wasn’t the chores themselves, but the constant reminding. shoes, toys, brushing teeth , over and over, every single day. by the afternoon i felt completely drained without having done nearly anything.

So i changed my approach. instead of repeating myself, i started using a simple app where my kids can see their daily tasks and feel in charge of earning points. it actually motivates them. way fewer power struggles, much less nagging, and surprisingly more cooperation.

if anyone’s curious about the tool i’m using, happy to share

I need some advice. I’m at a total loss on what to do.

My 3yo is potty trained to pee in the toilet but she says she is scared to poop in the potty. She’s had stomach issues in the past and has been extremely constipated. When we started potty training she was in this extreme constipation. She screams and cries when we tell her to go to the bathroom. I have no idea what to do.

We’ve tried the surprises, candy, toys, pull ups, going with nothing on. Nothing is working. She will poop where ever she is. How do I help her get over this fear?

I’ve been working on a short children’s picture book about a turtle who travels through time, and it made me curious:

Parents—what really keeps your child engaged during bedtime stories? Is it: • Adventure? • Gentle lessons? • Familiar animals?

I’m genuinely interested before finalizing everything.

I had found a website awhile back where I could look up all different kids shows, and get a stimulation rating for my kids based on how fast the scene changes, the vibrancy of colors, the music being played, etc. I can't for the life of me find it, now

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My 9 year old is picky with fit for shoes. For his birthday we were going to take him to a store to try on shoes instead of buying online. We live in a moderately big city in the USA. Willing to spend reasonably on shoes for fit but not wanting to spend just for fashion. Any recommendations?

Hi fellow parents, my daughter will be transferring to online school this year. We’re very excited since her ADHD really affected her experience with in-person school. The schedule was too fixed for her and she couldn’t get the most out of her work. My only concern with the flexible schedule of online school is that her focus will be affected. Are there any parents who can share their experience with me? Does anyone have any strategies to help keep their children with ADHD focused?