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Keeping in mind this type of curiosity parents face, we will discuss one famous name: Talula. We shall see various aspects of Talula name meaning, origin, popularity, and much more. Keep reading the article till the end to get unique and interesting facts about the name – Talula.

New Parents Call

For every new parent, the first happiness when they come to know they are having a baby. The next comes when they learn various pregnancy-related facts and experience them slowly.

Then comes the baby shower, parties, and much more. Overall, welcoming a new family member is a joyous moment for every person in the family. Parents have to undergo various changes in their lives and make many decisions when there is an arrival of a new person in a family.

One such big decision is keeping the name of the baby. Selecting the name is a fascinating moment for both mother and father deciding what name they should call their baby. Sometimes, the mother has a different name, and the father might have other names in their mind.

Also, if there is a boy, what name should they be, and if it is a girl, which name? What if there are twins? Many such questions arise in the parents’ minds. In this search, every parent wants their baby’s name to be the best, which has a good meaning too.

Talula Name Meaning And Details

Talula Name Meaning Numerology And Characteristics

Let’s explore the meaning more deeply; what does each character of the name Talula suggest? You will be amazed to know this. We shall also see Numerology for Talula further in this article.

The Numerology for the name Talula is 9, and it is considered the highest in the numerology field. The people having the number 9 are very kind, and selfless and love everyone around them. They are always caring and prioritize other than themselves.

Their major role in life might be doing something great not only for a few groups of people but for the whole of humanity. These people will not wait for someone else to come and step forward; instead, they will be the first to take a stand for any good cause.

Interesting Facts About The Name Talula

Interesting facts about the name Talula:

• Do you know Tori Amos sang a famous song named Talula in 1996? The song is about the girl Talula; Tori sang this because he didn’t want to lose her.
• The Contestant from the “Big Brother Brazil” show named Talula Pascli is a successful model today.
• The Famous actor Patrick Dempsey, born in 1966, worked in the great TV show – “Grey’s Anatomy” and named his daughter Talula Fyfe Dempsey.

So, we hope you understand what Talula means, and if you like the name, you may consider keeping it for your daughter. If you have any other name suggestions related to this or want to know the baby boy’s name, drop a comment. Happy parenting!

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Martin Luther King Jr. is heralded as a selfless martyr and national hero. But the story that is upheld about his life couldn’t be further from the truth. The world indeed witnessed the relentless violence of racism on the day King was assassinated. Still, the nation has often settled for an image of a one-dimensional freedom fighter with a watered-down message instead of honoring the true progressive activist that he was. For Black families, seeing King honestly is vital. 

The real Martin Luther King Jr. was a Black radical, husband, and father who was robbed of the opportunity to age and see his loved ones grow. And now we know that the FBI may have been involved in his assassination, it’s easy to see his murder—and life—as another example of state-sanctioned violence, removing a Black father from his family.

Decades later, we can only make assumptions about what he would have taught his children had he lived by remembering what he left behind, honestly.

As parents, we rely on children’s literature to entertain our kids while helping them to understand our complicated world. When choosing the winners of our Parents Best Children’s Books for 2022, we strived to find titles that would fill your kids with a sense of wonder. The winning books speak to today’s issues, telling stories of identity and community. And the results are in order of publisher recommended age, from youngest to oldest. We can’t wait for you and your family to settle in and start reading.  

How We Chose the Winners

Our editors put a lot of thought and research into finding the 50 of the most critically acclaimed books of the year. From there, Parents editors asked their own kids (and their friends!) to read all of the books—from picture books to graphic novels, chapter, middle grade, and young adult books—to help select the winners. We centered stories that were fun but also brought more to the table, with depth, nuance and diversity of representation to bring you 25 books worthy of our Parents Best Children’s Book Seal.

• Kid-Approved. We were only interested in books that held our kids’ attention and ignited their imaginations. Each one of these stories was read and loved by kids in the Parents family.  
• Vetted by Our Editors. Parents know that a lifelong love of reading begins in childhood. So we were looking for books that are not only educational but also engaging.
• Approved By Our Panel of Experts—Teachers and Librarians. An effort by publishers towards diversity in children’s literature has brought a rich array of new and emerging talent. With that in mind, we were focused on helping these writers find recognition.
• Award-Winning. Countless children’s books are released every year, from additions to popular series to new books with beautiful illustrations and relevant messages. So we used book awards as a roadmap for narrowing down the options for this list.
• Critically-Acclaimed. To gather these recommendations, we looked at bestseller lists on Amazon and Bookshop and recommendations from adults on Goodreads. 

Whether you’re looking for a title for a toddler or a teen, there’s something (amazing!) here for every kid reader on your list.

Our Experts

Once the parents and kids vetted our line up of top titles, we asked a smart and very well-read panel of teachers and librarians to chime in on the titles, too, highlighting their depth, diversity, and especially the fun factor. This year’s experts:

• Angie Manfredi is a middle school librarian in New Mexico. She has worked in public, special, and school libraries and never gets tired of talking about books with kids. She believes all children have a right to books that accurately portray the world around them and literacy is a human right. In her spare time she sends snail mail, watches too many movies, and enjoys adventures.
• Lisa Krok, MLIS, MEd., is a manager at Morley Library and a former teacher in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. She is the author of Novels in Verse for Teens: A Guidebook with Activities for Teachers and Librarians (ABC-CLIO). She has reviews in School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews, and her passion is reaching marginalized teens and reluctant readers through young adult literature. Lisa has served on both the Best Fiction for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers teams.
• Jen Hubert Swan has been a school librarian for over twenty years. Currently she is the Upper School Librarian at Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York, and an adjunct professor of YA literature at Pratt Institute’s School of Information. Her book reviews have appeared in Horn Book magazine and the New York Times.
• Greg Andree is a middle school ELA teacher, father of teen and tween readers, and has a TBR pile that would crush a lesser person.
• Vera Ahiyya was raised in El Paso, Texas with her wonderful mother and amazing grandparents. Vera has taught Kindergarten and first grade for the last 16 years. Her online presence is dedicated to influencing other educators by spreading her vast knowledge and love of diverse children’s books. She is the author of Rebellious Read Alouds, a professional development book for educators. She is also the author of two picture books, You Have a Voice and KINDergarten.
• Rekha Kuver, based in Seattle, has worked extensively in public libraries and the arts, and is most interested in creating communities centered in joy and liberation.

Picture Books

The Year We Learned to Fly, by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez

Why It’s a Winner: When our children are bored, we sure know about it! In Jacqueline Woodson’s dazzling picture book, two siblings learn to use their imagination to escape their boredom. This valuable skill, their grandmother shows them, is in the history of their people and how they have long been dreaming of something better. Told in verse, Woodson’s story is an homage to Virginia Hamilton’s The People Could Fly. Accompanied by Rafael Lopez’s vibrant illustrations, this book teaches kids that their imaginations can take them anywhere. 

What Parents and Kids Say: 7-year-old Silas says, “I liked how it’s called The Year We Learned to Fly because that sounds cool, and I love how they were pretending to fly.”

That’s Not My Name, by Anoosha Syed

Why It’s A Winner: Having your name perpetually butchered gets old fast. Pakistani-Canadian author Anoosha Syed’s debut story will resonate with all kids who’ve had their names mispronounced. Young Mirha is excited to make friends at her new school but becomes frustrated when everyone gets her name wrong. After she comes home wanting to change her name, Mirha’s mom explains that her name means happiness in Arabic and she’s encouraged to stand up for herself. The book’s lush illustrations and powerful message champions children to love their names and themselves.  

What Parents and Kids Say: Sugey Palomares, mom of Lucio, 7, and Ayana, 3, says: “Both kids loved this book. My daughter pointed at illustrations of the main character cooking with her mom and at the park. My son connected to the story and shared how kids and teachers at school mispronounce his name. He has talked about not liking his name before and we go over the meaning of his name and how special it is, but this book really helped seal the lesson of how special names are—especially unique ones.” 

Pizza: A Slice of History, by Greg Pizzoli

Why It’s A Winner: What kid doesn’t love pizza? Greg Pizzoli’s nonfiction picture book about the history of pizza will appeal to readers of all ages. Narrated by a little mouse, the book uses bite-sized pieces of information and colorful illustrations to show children how food evolves over time. And even grownups will enjoy learning culinary facts. For instance, did you know Hawaiian Pizza was actually created in Canada? Just be prepared because everyone will want pizza for dinner after reading this. Yum. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Lael, 3, is in luck because, “My favorite part is that it’s about pizza.” 

Wutaryoo, by Nilah Magruder

Why It’s A Winner: Curiosity is the most wonderful trait of childhood. And Nilah Magruder’s picture book is brimming with it. Tired of not knowing who or what she is, an animal known as Wutaryoo—pronounced ‘What are you?’—sets off on a quest to find her true identity. She’s not quite a fox or a rabbit or a cat. So what is she? This playful story reads like a fable and kids will find peace in knowing that it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Toby Lowenfels appreciates that this book appeals to all of her kids: “My 9-year-old liked that it was mysterious. My 7-year-old liked that it was all about animals. And my 5-year-old liked that the main character worked really hard.”

Gibberish, by Young Vo

Why It’s A Winner: On Dat’s first day of school in a new country everybody sounds like they’re speaking gibberish. Author Young Vo uses a clever combination of pictograms, illustrations, and colors to show what it feels like to move to a new place where you don’t speak the language. Readers work along with Dat to unpack the messages from his cartoonish classmates and children will find it rewarding to piece the narrative together. Gibberish is a creative way to show young readers an immigrant’s experience and the power of making one very good friend. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez’s 6-year-old says: “I like that there was this boy who did not know how to speak and read, and at the end, he finally learned how to read. I like old fashioned cartoons like Tom and Jerry, so I liked the black and white colors.” 

Chapter Books

Always, Clementine, by Carlie Sorosiak

Why It’s A Winner: Sometimes we need a reminder of all the good in the world. Always, Clementine is a delightful book to read aloud to your kids because the characters are immensely likable. Clementine is a highly intelligent lab mouse who finds her calling in chess. The funny, poignant story is well-paced and will make readers fall in love with Clementine and her friends. Plus, there’s an overall message of self-love, which we could always use. 

What Our Parents and Kids Say: Nora, 10, reports: “I liked it because it wasn’t about a human. Instead it was about a very smart mouse who acted like a human.” 

Miles Lewis: King of the Ice, by Kelly Starling Lyons and Wayne Spencer

Why It’s A Winner: This story has a little bit of everything: sports, science, history, family. And, most importantly, fun. Some readers might remember Miles as a character in Kelly Starling Lyons’ Jada Jones series. Now he’s being encouraged by friends and family to try ice skating. What begins as a dare from his best friend turns into a fast-paced story about a budding athlete giving it his all. There’s also some interesting background history on Willie O’Ree, the first Black hockey player in the NHL. And readers easing out of graphic novels into chapter books will appreciate the illustrations throughout the story. Talk about a score. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Charlene Barkulis says her 8-year-old was drawn to the book the second he laid eyes on the cover and found the story relatable: “I liked that he’s trying something new. It’s like me when I tried skateboarding.” 

Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School, by Stephen Shaskan

Why It’s A Winner: There’s something undeniably funny about a piece of walking, talking food wearing a set of sunglasses. Best friends Taco and Pizza grapple with the notion of coolness as they struggle to keep up with BLT, the new kid at school. The fourth title in this graphic novel series shows kids that being cool isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And being late for class or ending up in detention is never a good thing. Kids will have loads of fun reading this book while learning the valuable lesson that being true to yourself never goes out of style. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Shaiyar, 8, says: “Pizza and Taco are my favorite foods. They were funny as characters. They didn’t fit in with the others and they learned to be okay with that.”

The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck, by Matt Phelan

Why It’s A Winner: These are not your standard barnyard animals. In this whimsical piece of historical fiction, a sheep, a rooster and a duck team up to save both Benjamin Franklin and the world. In 1783 France, after the Peace of Paris, the animals enlist the help of kids Sophie and Emile to untangle a secret evil plot to overthrow French society. Elegant black and white illustrations accompany historical facts and a zany plot. The characters are so lovable, this makes the ideal adventure to read at bedtime before soaring into dreamland. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Gus, 10, and Cyrus, 8, concur: “This book is great because it sort of follows history, but then makes it even more interesting by adding animals and crazy situations. It was exciting and funny too.” 

PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together, by Nathan Fairbairn and Michelle Assarasakorn

Why It’s A Winner: Imagine The Babysitter’s Club but with dogs and you’ll have PAWS. In this wholesome graphic novel, Gabby, Priya, and Mindy are BFFs who are dying to have dogs of their own and settle instead for starting a dog walking business. Naturally, this isn’t as easy as it looks and soon the besties are arguing about everything. Readers will learn themes of apologizing and forgiveness and love the adorable puppy scenes. The Instagram posts at the end of the book, with Gabby’s dad commenting on every picture, are a relatable touch. Two paws up. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Esmeralda, 8, comments, “The animals were really cute and I like how the friends take care of the animals.” 

Middle Grade

The Midnight Children, by Dan Gameinhart

Why It’s A Winner: Reading a story with a deliciously wicked villain is highly entertaining. And the villain at the center of The Midnight Children has black jellybean breath! Yuck. Fans of suspense will be drawn into the lives of shy, lonely Ravani and the group of runaway kids he meets in the town of Slaughterville. What secrets are they hiding? And where are the grownups? Some kids might find the slaughterhouse descriptions hard to stomach but it’s worth powering through for a hopeful story about family and adventure. This mysterious book is wildly popular and your kid might be one of many who wants to stay up all night to find out what happens. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Penelope, 10, and Maeve, 8, agree: “I liked the part when they escaped the hunter’s truck using teamwork. The hunter tried to attack them, but they cornered him and then they moved in with Ravini’s parents. I wish there was a sequel.”

Odder, by Katherine Applegate

Why It’s A Winner: Not to judge a book by its cover…but how cute is that cover? Luckily, the inside contents are equally as charming. From Katherine Applegate, the award winning author of The One and Only Ivan, here’s a book for the entire family. Inspired by real-life events, the story is about a spunky otter named Odder who’s rescued by the caring staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Told in verse form, this is sure to become a modern classic and will be loved by kids and parents alike for being sweet and educational. It’s a wonderful fit for animal lovers and budding marine biologists. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Joshvir, 11, says: “I liked the short chapter format and it has a satisfying ending. No boring segments.” 

A Rover’s Story, by Jasmine Warga

Why It’s A Winner: Some authors have the ability to turn reluctant readers into book lovers. Jasmine Warga has created a sci fi novel with emotional depth that’s sure to lure in readers of all levels. With accessible chapters, her book tells the story of a Mars rover named Resilience (“Res” for short) that experiences human emotions. Heavily informed by research on NASA’s Mars Rover program, this is an engaging entry point into space exploration. The beeps and bops would make this a fun audiobook for your next road trip. Just be warned, the ending will make you choke up. You’d never think you’d connect so much to a rover! 

What Parents and Kids Say: Esméralda, 8, says: “I love how it is written in Resilience’s point of view and I love how he learns new things and vocabulary. I laughed that he calls different things by different names – like how he calls scientists “Hazmats.” It was hilarious. It also made me curious about space. My favorite part of the story so far is the launch. I love how Resilience and Fly help each other and how they are curious when they land on Mars.”

Different Kinds of Fruit, by Kyle Lukoff

Why It’s A Winner: If ever there was a book for 2022, this is it. When sixth-grader Annabelle learns her dad is trans, she gains a whole new perspective on her family and herself. Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff gives kids a thoughtful starting place for discussing gender and inclusion. Annabelle has a loving relationship with her parents and every character in the story faces challenges that require them to reflect and grow. It’s sure to be referenced for many years to come as a shining example of how a middle grade novel can cover complex topics without being pedantic. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Parent Amber Leventry loves that this is a book with trans and nonbinary representation. Eva, 11, chimes in: “I can’t wait to share this with Pride Club!” 

Merci Suarez Plays It Cool, by Meg Medina

Why It’s A Winner: Isn’t it refreshing to see a character who messes up every once in a while? In other words, she’s human. In a satisfying finale to her trilogy, Newbery Medalist Meg Medina follows Merci Suárez into an eighth grade year full of friendship, responsibility, and loss. Merci’s beloved grandfather, Lolo, has Alzheimer’s and she’s torn between friend groups at school. Middle grade readers will identify with these relatable situations and the book could be a helpful platform to discuss death and other family issues. Fans of the series will be sad to see it’s over but it does end on a hopeful note. 

What Parents and Kids Say: 9-year-old Lacy sums it up: “Hello, eighth grade.” 

Young Adult

Ophelia After All, by Racquel Marie

Why It’s A Winner: This book is a warm hug. Entering her senior year of high school, Ophelia Rojas loves rose gardening and boys. That is, until she develops a serious crush on a girl named Talia. Author Racquel Marie handles Ophelia’s voyage of identity and coming to terms with her queerness in a comforting, hearwarming way. It’s a valuable lesson in realizing it’s okay to change and embrace your true self. Truly unique and a joy to read from beginning to end, the amusing cast of characters will win over all readers.   

What Parents and Kids Say: Kavya, 12, raves: “I liked how much she cared about flowers and how many different types of roses there were. I liked how sarcastic Sammy was. The characters were really cool. It was a world I’d like to live in for a bit.” 

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, by Sonora Reyes

Why It’s A Winner: This National Book Award finalist has heart and plenty of it. Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores is a queer Mexican American girl navigating Catholic school while falling in love. After being outed by her former best friend, Yamilet transfers to a very conservative Catholic school and forms a super-cute romance with a queer Asian American girl. This debut novel addresses teenage angst and family dynamics in a sharply funny and moving way. Readers will fall hard for this one. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Marisol, 12, says: “The MC is someone you want to be friends with. The book sort of has a Heartstopper vibe, and I love the character arcs with the parents, how what you think will happen based on things they say is flipped on its head—a very realistic experience for lots of queer kids.”

We Deserve Monuments, by Jas Hammonds

Why It’s A Winner: Get those tissues ready. We Deserve Monuments follows Avery, a queer biracial teen who moves to a Southern town with her parents to help her dying grandmother, Mama Letty. Debut author Jas Hammonds brings racial violence, family secrets, and mystery together in a way that’s poignant and gripping. Readers get to see Avery fall in love and find her place in this new community. So while this story is indeed very sad, there are moments of joy. 

What Our Parents and Kids Had to Say: Siblings Kavya, 10, and Saraya, 12, agree: “Loved the book. The diversity and acceptance was unlike any book we read. Would definitely read it again.” 

All My Rage, by Sabaa Tahir

Why It’s A Winner: Sometimes you need literature to address difficult real life issues. Alcoholism, Islamophobia, domestic violence, drug/sexual abuse, and racism—you name it, this book has it. Sabaa Tahir’s story about Muslim kids in California grappling with grief is the National Book Award winner for Young People’s Lit. The story is a profound exploration of forgiveness and heartache in a Pakistani community reeling from destructive choices. It took ten years to write and it shows. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Isabella, 13, says: “All My Rage is written beautifully. The characters feel real. Reading it is for sure an emotional roller coaster filled with ups and downs. Sabaa Tahir is an artist, painting the lives of her characters, allowing us to feel sympathy and hope, and allowing us to empathize with them as they persevere when faced with hardship. The quote, ‘Shock has faded into numbness. But grief is an animal I know. It’s retreated for now. But it’ll be back….’ stood out to me because it showed the despair felt by the character, Noor.”

A Scatter of Light, by Malinda Lo

Why It’s A Winner: A lot can happen in a teenager’s summer. From the award-winning author of Last Night At The Telegraph Club, here’s a coming-of-age story about coming out. After her nude photos get leaked at school, Aria Tang-West is sent to spend the summer with her grandmother in California. She soon falls in love with Steph, her grandmother’s gardener, and dives deep into the working-class queer community. Set against the backdrop of the first major Supreme Court decisions legalizing gay marriage, the story is a tender exploration of sexuality, identity, art, and young love. This is not your average summer or book.  

What Parents and Kids Say: Kavya, 12, reports: “It’s a historical novel about when gay marriage was first legalized and it was interesting to see how different things were at the time. The writing was very vivid and descriptive.” 

Graphic Novels

Frizzy, by Claribel Ortega and Rose Bousamra

Why It’s A Winner: A truly fantastic graphic novel manages to be deeply realistic and magical all at once. Enter: Frizzy. Marlene is a Dominican girl whose greatest enemy is the hair salon. Every week her mother makes her thick, curly hair get straightened so she can look more professional. Through awesome art—standout panels include Marelene’s vision of herself as a superhero—readers will see a young girl’s transformation from figuring out how to please her mother to being comfortable with herself. Thankfully, we even get to see Marlene’s mother make progress in the end. Turns out, we all have room to grow. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Eva, 9, is pumped: “I think it’s cool that Marlene’s family speaks Spanish, just like mine!” 

The Tryout, by Christina Soontornvat and Joanna Cacao

Why It’s A Winner: Middle school’s awkward layers are a common denominator among all adolescents. Christina Soontornvat’s autobiographical story follows a Thai American girl in Texas who’s trying out for the cheerleading team with her best friend, an Iranian American. Both girls experience racism and bullying as they adjust to seventh grade and readers will become emotionally invested in their journey. Every kid will find a bit of themselves in Christina’s longing to fit in and fear of not belonging. Great illustrations plus a great plot equals game on. 

What Parents and Kids Say: “This one is super-fun, and based on the author’s own life, which is really cool. The character wants to be a cheerleader, and all-American, but she has to learn how to embrace who she is and define that in her own way,” says Kavya, 12.

Isla to Island, by Alexis Castellanos

Why It’s A Winner: In a true testament to Alexis Castellano’s talent, she’s able to tell a hugely powerful story without using words. In the shadow of the Cuban Revolution, Marisol’s parents send her off to live with a foster family in Brooklyn, where the color is literally leached out of her world. Bright, gorgeous colors eventually return to Marisol’s life via books and nature, easing her difficult adjustment. Readers are provided with resources at the end of the graphic novel for learning more about Cuban culture and history. This touching book can be read in one sitting but will beckon multiple repeat readings. 

What Parents and Kids Say: Esméralda, 8, says: “I love how the colors of the illustrations change based on how Marisol is feeling. I also love the recipe for arroz con pollo in the back and want to try to make it.” Adds Oliver, 11: “If I was in Marisol’s situation I would not handle it like she did. She went through a lot with Cuba’s government getting violent and other personal things, and was sent to live in a new country. I really liked the book and I think others will, too.”

Fibbed, by Elizabeth Agyemang

Why It’s A Winner: We all want a heroine we can believe in. When young Nana gets in trouble at school for lying, she’s sent to live with her grandmother in Ghana. Once there, she discovers the magic of a new country and culture and is able to reconnect with her family. With fantastical descriptions of mischievous circus squirrels and poppy illustrations, kids will have fun getting lost in the magic of this graphic novel. This is storytelling at its most powerful.

What Parents and Kids Say: Nora, 10, comments: “I liked it because it was fantasy and fantasy is my favorite genre.” 

Growing Pangs, by Kathryn Ormsbee and Molly Brooks

Why It’s A Winner: The most successful authors of middle grade books have the ability to connect with their readers as though they’re old friends. Kathryn Ormsbee fits that bill and then some. Growing Pangs follows Katie, a sixth grade homeschooler with a bundle of troubles. Not only is Katie worried about friendships and braces, she also battles serious OCD. Molly Brooks’s vivid art adds extra depth to the story, manifesting Katie’s anxiety as different animals. Rest assured, the book ends on a hopeful note when Katie connects with a therapist. There’s also an author’s note at the end where Ormsbee discusses her own experience with OCD in an honest, relatable way. What a comfort for kids who are looking for help and understanding. 

What Parents and Kids Say:  Kavya, 12, notes: “Katie’s going through a lot, but this is a sharp, sweet read and the art makes it really fun. I read it with my little brother, Shaiyar, and it was a good story for both of us.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the famous American civil rights leader who dedicated his life to achieving equality for people of all colors. Although few kids question a day off from school, some may wonder why there’s an entire holiday devoted to one man. It’s because Dr. King’s message of peace and justice touched many Americans. The national holiday that commemorates him is a time to learn history and reflect on valuable teachings that are still meaningful today.

Wondering how to start the conversation? Here are the facts on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday (or MLK Day) and its cultural significance, in terms simple enough for kids.

When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the third Monday in January, near Dr. King’s birthday on January 15. Although MLK Day is a federal holiday, it’s designed as “a day on, not a day off,” says Sarah Hamilton, a social impact consultant. It’s the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service by Congress, according to the United States Department of the Interior.

Why Do We Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

Freeman A. Hrabowski III, Ph.D., is an author, advocate, and former president of the University of Maryland. He was just 12 years old when Dr. King came to his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, to prepare children, like him, to march peacefully in protest for their civil rights. “I had the chance to listen to Dr. King in church, and I was inspired when he told us that tomorrow could be better than today. Most important, he conveyed his confidence in children to be a part of the crusade against racism by helping with the organization and leadership of that march,” explains Dr. Hrabowski.

Dr. King wrote, spoke, marched, and stood up for what he believed in—and this federal holiday lets people honor his life and work. What’s more, it “encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities,” adds Hamilton. The day of service uplifts people to address social problems, bridge barriers, and move closer to Dr. King’s vision.

MLK Day also provides an opportunity to educate and demand social justice in real, tangible ways. Jen Lumanlan, founder of the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, finds that there’s still very little understanding among many people—including parents—that our daily actions may actually contribute to perpetuating systemic racism. “We have this idea that if we’re all just going about our lives and we’re nice to Black people that there’s no real problem,” says Lumanlan. “But the schools we enroll our children in, the ways we advocate for our children, and the opportunities we make available to them have very real consequences that reproduce inequalities.” Martin Luther King Jr. Day allows people to reflect on this idea, helping them understand the need for social change.

Talking to Kids About Civil Rights

Dr. King led the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and his teachings are still relevant today. As parents, we might have a desire to protect kids from uncomfortable conversations, especially those about people doing things we might wish hadn’t happened. But children are aware of the protests following the killing of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement, and similar stories because they resonate with many young people of all races. Consider using MLK Day as a starting point for having these discussions.

Matt Albert, Ed.D., executive director of the Center for Reflective Communities, believes children can learn two most important lessons from Dr. King. First, young people have the power to make a change. And second, racism is alive and well, specifically in ways that are much harder to see.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes for Children

Here are a few famous quotes from Dr. King to discuss with children. They might start an interesting, powerful conversation about the history of civil rights.

• “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
• “Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon. Indeed, it is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it.”
• “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.”
• “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.”
• “A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities for Kids

Ready to teach your children about Dr. King’s inspiring legacy? Start by sharing why his life and actions have improved our current world, then consider completing some of these MLK Day activities for kids.

Read Books About Martin Luther King Jr.

Many great stories have been written to teach about Dr. King and the civil rights movement, including the following:

Watch movies with themes of racial injustice.

Kids might resonate with lessons about social justice played out on film. Here’s a few popular movies to watch, depending on your child’s age:

Discuss with the intent to listen.

Whether you read books, watch films, or have open discussions about civil rights, you should encourage your children to reflect upon their learnings. Explain in an age-appropriate way what life was like for Black children when Dr. King was alive. Ask them these open-ended questions to facilitate a deeper understanding:

• What was so unique about the way Dr. King encouraged people to take a stand?
• What do you think the world would be like if Martin Luther King Jr. had not stood up for civil rights or helped to organize others?
• Why is the world a better place because of Dr. King?

If your children are younger, you might ask them to draw pictures to demonstrate their understanding.

Brainstorm ways your family can make a difference.

Remind kids that Dr. King worked hard to benefit a cause—and your family can do the same! Choose a specific cause that interests your kids and give back together. Get more inspiration of ways to serve by visiting the AmeriCorps MLK Day of Service website and searching for volunteer opportunities in your community.

Reiterate the importance of education.

During the civil rights movement, an entire generation learned the importance of getting an education to eradicate systemic racism. “That lesson is just as important today,” says Dr. Hrabowski. “We need to encourage children and young people to get an education so they can be part of the solution, whether as a lawyer, a social worker, a teacher, a doctor, a scientist, or in another role.”

All in all, MLK Day serves as an opportunity for our society to celebrate Dr. King’s teachings, educate children on racial injustice, and remind parents to listen to the voices of young people.

Parenting teens is tough. Fortunately, there are authors who have written about this stage of family life with insight and compassion and we recommend their books whenever we can. Some of these experts have contributed essays in our Grown & Flown book and we have been fortunate to be able to interview many others.

The following is our compilation of some of our favorite Parenting Books for the Teen Years and Books About College Admission and Paying for College. We also recommend websites and podcasts that are excellent resources for parents.

Note: We are a reader-supported site and we receive compensation from purchases made through some of these links.

Books on parenting teens

Dr. Lisa Damour

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents (Ballantine Books, February 21, 2023)

Lisa writes about the intensity of teen emotions and how parents can understand and support them through this consequential stage of parenting.

Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood (Random House, 2017)

An award-winning guide to the sometimes confusing and erratic behavior of teenage girls, that explains what is happening and why and lets parents know when it is time to worry.

Dr. Frances E. Jensen with Amy Ellis Nutt

The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults (HarperCollins Publishers, 2015)

A revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers and the most recent scientific findings that dispel myths, explain the development, and offer suggestions for parents and teens to successfully navigate this stage of adolescence.

Jessica Lahey

The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So their Children Can Succeed (HarperCollins, 2016)

An essential look at today’s parenting culture that overprotects children and the pitfalls of doing so, along with a plan to help parents step back and embrace the full scope of their children’s journeys, including the setbacks and successes.

Julie Lythcott-Haims

How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success (Macmillan, 2016)

An eye-opening look at the harmful effects of helicopter parenting and what to do differently in order to raise self-confident and competent teens who are ready to take charge of their own lives.

Dr. Cara Natterson

Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons (Ballantine Books, 2021)

An essential guide to understanding boys as they go through puberty and what parents can do to help navigate and support them through the confusing teenage years.

Books on college admissions and paying for college

Brennan Barnard and Rick Clark

The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting in and Staying Together (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019)

A college admissions director and a high school counselor offer a clear path for families to have a positive college search and admissions experience.

The Truth About College Admissions: Workbook: A Family Organizer for Your College Search  (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021)

The authors created a companion workbook for families to use during the college admissions process.

Frank Bruni

Where You Go is Not Who You’ll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania (Grand Central, 2016)

An award-winning journalist looks at what is wrong with today’s pressure-filled admissions process and tells students how to make the most of their college years.

Ron Lieber

The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make (Harper Paperbacks, 2022)

An in-depth look at the cost, value, and complicated business of paying for college that arms families with the resources and questions necessary to make informed decisions around the biggest financial decision they will make.

Jeff Selingo

Who Gets in and Why: A Year Inside College Admissions (Scribner, 2020)

An inside look at the college admissions process that offers insights into how students can assess their strengths and match them to schools that will best serve their interests.

Jacques Steinberg and Eric J. Furda

The College Conversation: A Practical Companion for Parents to Guide Their Children Along the Path to Higher Education (Viking, 2021)

A college admissions expert and an Ivy League dean offer a guide to help parents support their teens as they embark on their road to college.

College Applications

Edward B. Fiske, Editor

Fiske Guide to College: 2023 (Sourcebooks)

The indispensable guide that offers an insider’s look at what it’s like to be a student at over 320+ of the most interesting schools in the United States (as well as Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland).

Websites and Podcasts

Here is a list of our favorite college admissions blogs, including standouts at Georgia Tech, the University of Virginia and Dartmouth College. Reading these blogs can give parents and students insight into the college admissions process. These authoritative resources can be extremely helpful regardless of whether your teen plans to apply to these particular schools or not.

Ask Lisa podcast is co-hosted by Dr. Lisa Damour (whose books we highlight above) and journalist Reena Ninan.

The Puberty Podcast is hosted by Vanessa Kroll Bennett and Dr. Cara Natterson, pediatrician and author (see above.)

Other Resources:

Please join our community at the Grown and Flown Parents Facebook Group and meet your 260,000 new BFFS.

Here’s where you can find additional help on college admissions and paying for college.

We’ve got lots of advice about dorm ideas, dorm decor, and moving day, too.

Do you have or know Controlling parents? Bringing up a child is challenging work, and everyone does it a little differently. For children of controlling parents, often known as authoritarian or “helicopter” parents, however, the effects of their oppressive parenting style may last well beyond adolescence.

To thrive and flourish, we need to feel that we play an active role in our own lives. The loss of self-confidence among college students has been alarming during the past two decades. They think their fate is decided by forces beyond their control. One common cause of this powerlessness is growing up with an overprotective parent.

Find out the telltale indications of Controlling parents and what you can do if their behavior is having a detrimental impact on your life now that you’re an adult.

When parents meddle too much in their children’s lives, it can cause resentment and alienation. In spite of their best intentions, domineering parents frequently come across as nagging and bossy. Parents that exert too much influence on their children may do things like pressure them to major in science rather than the arts, select their friends for them, or handle their finances.

While parents’ worries about their children’s well-being are understandable, exercising excessive control can put a strain on everyone involved. Let’s talk about how to deal with overprotective parents.

What Is Controlling parents?

One or both parents may exercise a controlling parenting style in which they keep close tabs on their kids’ whereabouts and what they do. It’s another name for the style of parenting in which parents place a premium on discipline and demand rigorous adherence to established norms and guidelines.

This kind of parenting could show a lack of concern for their kids and end up being harmful to the kids. Some parents might get over this if their kids reach adulthood, but others could want to exert even more authority over their older kids.

Signs of controlling parents

• Demand blind obedience and conformity
• Do not let their child make their own decisions
• Do not encourage choice or independence
• Dictate every aspect of the child’s life
• “Help” the child without being asked
• Use reasons such as “because I said so” to discipline
• Believe children should be seen, but not heard
• Discipline through punishment and coercion
• Criticize any choices their child make
• Unrealistically high standards and expectations
• Many rigid rules
• Arbitrarily add rules for more control
• Lack of empathy for their child
• Believe they are always right
• Always tell you what to do
• Do not respect your privacy

Long-term effects of growing up with controlling parent

Having a domineering parent can have negative effects on a child or teen’s growth and development, and it’s likely that behavior won’t change just because the youngster has reached 18. Many parents continue to meddle in their offspring’s life even after they’ve reached maturity.

Tsabary argues that children whose parents are overbearing are deprived of the fundamental freedom to develop into “autonomous human being, who has a right to make their own mistakes in life.” Cullins explains that this “prevents their children from gaining the autonomy and independence needed to properly launch into adulthood.”

Types Of Controlling Parents

Both behavioral and psychological forms of parental control exist:

Behavioral control

Keeping an eye on and directing a child’s actions is what we call “behavioral control.” These overprotective parents are constantly keeping tabs on their children, telling them what to do and where they can’t go. The goal of behavioral control is to train children to act in ways that are consistent with accepted family and societal norms.

In order for a child to flourish, they need both freedom and the ability to control their impulses. A child’s autonomy fosters their individuality apart from their parents. At a time in life when young people are laying the groundwork for maturity, adolescence is a crucial period for the individuation process to take place.

While children require freedom, they also need a proper structure to learn self-control and appropriate social behavior. When it comes to maturing into a well-rounded individual, structure and behavioral direction are essential.

A child’s healthy growth depends, in part, on his or her ability to exert behavioral control. Objectives include observing, instructing, and controlling inappropriate conduct.

Psychological control

When adults interfere with a child’s emotional and mental growth, it is called psychological control. Parental control freaks fail to meet the psychological and emotional requirements of their children. Their psychological experiences are limited, invalidated, and manipulated. Further, they prevent people from showing their true feelings.

By adopting techniques such as guilt, love withdrawal, displaying disappointment, disapproval, and humiliation 8, controlling parents exert emotional and psychological control over their children. Furthermore, they aim to keep their offspring emotionally dependent and intertwined with them.

Children with controlling parents often report that their parents are overbearing, possessive, controlling, and judgmental.

How To Deal with Controlling Parents

1. Recognize that an issue exists

When one or both parents are too controlling, it can be quite challenging to navigate relationships with them. They are your parents and other relatives who helped shape you into who you are today. It’s normal to feel bad about being furious at them and to question whether or not they really are “controlling.”

For Cullin, the first step in overcoming a domineering parent is realizing that one has such a parent. “It’s important for a child to be able to tell the difference between reasonable parental expectations and stifling ones,” she says. There may be a problem with parental control if the child is unable to acquire the traits necessary to grow into an independent, self-confident adult.

2. Put limits on it

When dealing with a controlling parent, “the best method to do it is through the development of strong, firm, and consistent boundaries,” as stated by Tsabary. Although this is “exactly what the child has to do in order to break away from this dysfunctional habit,” she acknowledges that it can be frightening to do so.

Respectfully making an alternative decision, declining a parent’s offer, or not interacting if it creates an unpleasant scenario for the child are all appropriate ways to foster autonomy while staying courteous, as argued by Cullins.

3. Please call for backup

Last but not least, Cullins stresses the importance of a strong social network. “Children of controlling parents may benefit from having trustworthy outsiders in their camp to serve as a sounding board, offer affirmation and comfort, and advocate on their behalf when necessary,” she says. She suggests asking for assistance from a trusted relative or close friend of the parent. There may be a need for family counseling if this is a war you can’t win on your own.

4. Make room if you need to

If loving boundaries are ineffective, “then it is vital to create emotional space and distance in another way,” as Tsabary puts it.

It is up to the adult child of a controlling parent to decide whether or not the controlling parent’s behavior can be changed, reconciled, or tolerated. If they don’t, Cullins and Tsabary believe something needs to change in the partnership so that there is more room to breathe.

Final Thoughts On Controlling parents

These were the tips on how to deal with Controlling parents. The effects of growing up with controlling parents can be devastating. However, once a child realizes the effects of their parent’s actions on them, they can begin the process of undoing the destructive narratives of conditional love and low self-confidence they may have picked up along the way.

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Like most Americans, I feel like I am constantly fighting the clutter in my home. From stacks of papers and magazines to the kids’ outgrown clothes and toys, there is a never-ending pile. Finding the time to go through the items and properly recycle, trash, donate or sell each one takes time, which is always in short supply. I’ve tried many times over the years to attack the clutter, but I would always give up after getting rid of just a few things. 

I forced myself to get rid of one item a day for 40 days

One day, after tripping over a stuffed box in the playroom followed by almost being buried alive in an avalanche of stuff when I opened the hall closet door, I’d had enough. I created a challenge for myself to give away one object a day for 40 days. I decided I would donate everything I decluttered instead of trying to sell items online because in the past, pricing, posting and following up on sales had become such a hassle that I’d quit. Forcing myself to gift an item a day for 40 days gave me both a structure and a time limit.

At first it was easy. I culled books and magazines, threw away broken toys and recycled papers. Clearing away that layer energized me—I was making visible headway. But then I unearthed an embarrassing number of new items I had purchased with the intention of using, yet were still in their original boxes. Like a set of stoneware gingerbread house molds and fancy chip bowls that I never got down from the high shelf. Surely I would use these eventually, I thought, and if not, shouldn’t I sell them to recoup the money spent?

Our budget was perpetually tight and yet I’d bought things I clearly didn’t need. Plus, I wanted to be the mom who baked gingerbread houses from scratch for her children to decorate. I wanted to be the hostess who used matching chip bowls. But I kept to my self-imposed challenge, dusted off the boxes and gave them away.

Do you throw away unused wedding gifts?

I hit another snag when I found some lovely glass bowls, picture frames and crystal candlesticks we’d gotten for our wedding 20 years before. It felt wrong to give those away, but our current lifestyle, with three kids and a dog, definitely didn’t mesh with crystal. We weren’t that double income, no kids couple anymore. I took a deep breath and gave those away too.

It wasn’t until I delved into the playroom, around day 21, that I really hit a wall.

We had a dress-up corner in our playroom, which contained a variety of costumes as well as hats, shoes and jewelry. I knew I needed to attack that mountain next. I figured it would be arduous, but I wasn’t expecting the wave of nostalgia that hit me. As I sorted through knight and superhero costumes along with fairy wings and sparkling dresses, I was flooded with memories.

Getting rid of my kids’ old toys and costumes was really difficult

I remembered my son as a preschooler, who once wore a Spiderman costume daily for months, even to church. And my girls traipsing through the house with playmates, dressed as animals, witches or fairies.

I sat on the floor, surrounded by mounds of child-sized costumes, though my children were all teens. I knew it was ridiculous to hang onto things that would never fit my kids again, but the strength of my resistance to letting these go was intense.

I finally forced myself to cull all of the costumes that no longer fit and posted them on Buy Nothing. Next came the play kitchen and play food. My children had spent hours playing restaurant, serving me and my husband “dinner.” My son would dress in an apron, don a chef’s cap, and then busily bake pretend cookies and cakes.  

Some of my kids’ things brought a rush of memories

I had no problem giving away the play kitchen, but the Melissa and Doug-brand play food stopped me. By that point I was mentally drained, so I just put it away and returned to gifting items that were less emotionally loaded.

A few days later I came across a post in Buy Nothing. A woman wrote that she was a teacher in Africa, and while she was home seeing her family, she was looking for specific items to take back to her classroom overseas. On her wish list were Melissa and Doug-brand toys. Specifically play food. 

I couldn’t ignore that message. Before I could change my mind, I quickly boxed up all of the play food and dropped it off at her house. 

I cried all the way home.  

Giving away these toys meant this stage of my life was over. Never again would I choose an entrée from a restaurant menu written on construction paper in a child’s misspelled, uneven lettering. Or look across the dinner table to see a kid dressed as a superhero or wearing a tiara. 

There is something about being invited into a child’s world of make-believe that is precious. My kids had their own worlds now, populated by their peers. My children are still very creative, but I’m on the outside now, as an observer and encourager instead of a playmate. 

Giving away my kids things felt like closing the door on a chapter in my life

Though this is how it’s meant to be, it felt like a door closing. 

Although I may not be sitting on the floor pretending to eat play cookies anymore, I’m still on the sidelines, cheering, as they continue on their chosen paths. I’m there every time I watch my grown actress daughter perform in a play, or when my middle child shows me videos of the new trick she learned in acrobatics class.

My now 15-year-old son still says “Mom, watch!” when he learns something new in martial arts. 

In those moments, the door cracks open. 

Some of the people to whom I gifted costumes sent me pictures of their kids dressed up. The teacher in Africa sent pictures, too. Seeing the next generation using our playthings warmed my heart.

Our wide-open playroom now had room for the guitars, yoga mats and sports equipment of the teenage years. By letting go of the past, I created space for the future.

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David Onley was a huge force for disability rights in Ontario, first as a journalist for CityTV and then as lieutenant-governor of the province from 2007 to 2014. “Accessibility is a human right, and accessibility is right,” he said as part of a social media campaign in 2013. David, who had polio as a child and used a motorized scooter, died this weekend.

In 2019 he reviewed the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act after extensive consultations in communities across the province. The 2005 law promised to make Ontario fully accessible by 2025, but his detailed report described it as “mostly inaccessible.” 

Dr. Tom Chau, a senior scientist at Holland Bloorview and former director of our research institute, recalled hearing David speak at an Accessibility Showcase at MaRS about 10 years ago.

“I remember him boldly asserting that the economic problem in Ontario is not a workforce shortage, but a shortage of willpower to employ people with disabilities,” Tom says in an e-mail. “What struck me most, though, was what he said at the beginning of his talk. As the stage didn’t have a ramp (ironic given the event was about accessibility), he got out of his scooter near the stairs and with the assistance of his aid and the handrail, he awkwardly ascended and made his way to the podium.

“He then told the audience that he didn’t want us to remember him as a mighty lieutenant-governor or a well-known journalist, but as a man who needed help getting up three steps. His humility was so powerful. This led the audience to recognize that we simply can’t ignore disability, and lack of accessibility impacts people in very real ways.”

David was a great supporter of Holland Bloorview. He visited our integrated kindergarten class and attended a Bloorview Research Institute symposium. He will be deeply missed. 

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Are you searching for the place with the best Chinese food in Greenville? If you’re looking for that perfect Peking duck in the Upstate, you’ve found the right place. We went in search of the best Chinese cuisine in Greenville the help of our readers. They had lots to say about this type of dining, but there were some clear favorites!

Do you have impossibly high standards for Chinese cuisine? It wasn’t until recently that I found a place that reminds me of the authentic Chinese food I crave.

When I say “authentic Chinese food,” I’m talking about the kind of authentic food you find in big cities like Chicago, DC, and New York. The cool thing is that plenty of restaurants offer authentic Chinese food near me. In fact, before embarking on my search for the best Chinese food near Greenville, SC, I was blissfully unaware of how many great options we have in this area. I’m willing to bet you’ve passed one or two of these places, too.

So we set out to find the best Chinese food in Greenville, SC, and even surveyed some of our readers for their top choices. The result? A long list of the top Chinese restaurants in Greenville.

Asia Pacific Restaurant & Supermarket

864.603.1377 | 420 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville
Asia Pacific Restaurant & Supermarket is the only place in the Upstate that I’m aware of serving authentic Chinese cuisine. That means no glossy orange chicken and no crab rangoon. But everything they offer on the menu more than makes up for the lack of Americanized Chinese cuisine you can find everywhere else. 

Can you think of any place else locally where you can select a live fish from a tank and ask for it to be cooked to your liking? The best way to experience dining here is with a large group eating family-style. Alva, the owner, has a huge table set in the dining area just for that! Everyone orders up a dish from the menu and shares, it’ll be better than any buffet you’ll find anywhere, plus there will be leftovers to take home. One of my favorite dishes right now is glass noodles with roast pork. There are so many delicious things on the menu, though, and while they don’t have a kid’s menu, there are kid-friendly dishes.

You can dine-in or place a to-go order and browse the store while you wait. You don’t take my word for it, though; it was also the most mentioned Chinese restaurant when we asked readers on social media!

If you need more reason to visit, read local mom Anna’s review of Asia Pacific!

Our Reader Picks for the Best Chinese Food near Greenville, SC

If you are more fond of American-style Chinese cuisine, these were the most popular choices with our readers! And some of these offer authentic Chinese food, as well.

Oriental House

864.284.6688 | 1143 Woodruff Rd # G, Greenville

Oriental House is also one of the top recommended Chinese food restaurants in Greenville. Many readers say that it’s a great option for the full family. The Chinese restaurant offers both authentic Chinese-Wok food, as well as Japanese-Hibachi options. They boast of using fresh ingredients, including top-grade USDA choice meats. They also prepare their sauces daily to continue their promise of using only fresh ingredients. Oriental House doesn’t even used canned food!

Their Mongolian Beef is sliced thin with scallions and onions in their Oriental House Mongolian sauce. My favorite, General Tsu’s Chicken, is sautéed with celery, carrots, and onions in a special sweet and spicy sauce. If you prefer Lo Mein, Oriental House has several options, including vegetable, beef, chicken, shrimp, and more.

They even have a Kid’s Meal menu with Chinese food options and Chicken Nuggets for the little ones who prefer something else.

Chin Chin

864.234.3336 | 1099 East Butler Road – Suite 101, Greenville
Chin Chin was another top-recommended Chinese food restaurant in Greenville, SC. They offer Pan Asian cuisine, including American-style Chinese, Korean & Thai. Try some Crab Rangoons or Potstickers as appetizers while you wait on your entrees. And if you’re near the area during lunch, you can grab one of the lunch specials off their Lunch Menu.

Shanghai Tokyo Express

864.281.9583 | Batesville Road, Simpsonville
Many of our readers recommended Shanghai Tokyo as one of the best Chinese food restaurants near Greenville, SC. They offer both Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Their extensive menu features appetizers, soups, Chop Suey, fried rice, lo mein, moo shu, egg foo young, and so much more. If you can’t make up your mind, you might want to grab a select an option from their Combinations section. Their lunch specials start at $7.25.

Lieu’s Chinese Bistro

864.288.3800 | 103 East Beacon Drive, Greenville
An Asian fusion restaurant, offering dim sum, vegan & gluten-free dishes. They offer a lunch special menu from 11 am – 3 pm.

Mei Mei House

864.967.8868 | 654 Fairview Road, Simpsonville
Mei Mei House in Simpsonville offers a full menu with lunch specials starting at $7.99 and served until 3 pm. Visiting at dinnertime? Try their Chicken Lo Mein or Hunan Beef. And if you’re trying to keep things light and healthy, they have a few steamed options so you can still enjoy the delicious Chinese food flavors without the fried food.

Yellow Ginger Asia Kitchen

864.605.7551 | 2100 Poinsett Hwy -Suite J, Greenville
Yellow Ginger Asian came highly recommended. Their menus is extensive and features dishes from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand. Their Chef’s Creations include Asian Curry Catfish, Shrimp and Scallops in Lobster Sauce, Yellow Ginger Delight, and more. They also offer lunch specials priced at $9.95, served until 3 pm. It’s definitely worth checking out!

Other Asian Food

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Yesterday I dropped off my son at the airport to go back for second semester of his freshman year. He is very laid back. I am very much not laid back. Our relationship exists precariously in-between these two poles.

He goes to school 1600 miles away. The distance has been hard but it’s also been good and I mean for me. A year ago we were not talking very much. It was short staccato questions like-Did you schedule your appointment? Can we get more waffles? Where are you going? Not a lot of substance. Many one word answers. It was a long and painful year.

We had forced family time (emphasis on forced) that didn’t go well. Lots of eyerolling and loud audible sighs and again I mean me. Eighteen months ago I wasn’t sure he would go to college. He seemed only lightly invested in high school.

In a flash of anger my son said he would leave home and not come back

High school during a pandemic was spirit crushing for both of us. Two years ago he said in a flash of anger, “Once I leave here, I’ll probably never come home.” But I was wrong about college and he was wrong about not coming home. Luckily, we were both wrong about a lot of things.

First semester of college was transformational for him in every single way. He was tossed into a completely new environment which is what he said he wanted. A fresh landscape of people, climate, classes, structure and space was a very large test for him. Far outside his comfort zones like all young adults, he had a lot to navigate and he has survived and in some areas thrived.

It was not all perfect. He cracked his phone the first day of class. He lost his key card the first week. There was a bomb scare. There was/is no hot water in his bathroom. The fire alarm goes off often because college kids can be boneheads and set off fire alarms. In his case, thousands of freshman pour out onto the front lawn each time the alarm sounds. Sometimes it’s in the middle of the night but he has been rolling with it. I have been gritting my teeth. 

I miss my son so much while he is at school

I have missed him so much. Hungry for tidbits about what he is experiencing and if he likes it and if he is well and if he is eating vegetables. I’m grateful for FaceTime and texting and phone calls now like never before. And somewhere amid all of it, he not only started reaching out to tell us things, he also became grateful and poetically told us so. He thanked us for everything we did to get him there, for supporting him, for our sacrifices, for believing in him and for letting him make this choice. So then I missed him even more. 

Having him home for a month this winter was a joy. Like a celebrity sighting every day. Him in the kitchen. Him picking up burgers for all of us. Him on the couch. Him warming up the car. Him eating all the chips. He fit in a haircut, a teeth cleaning, a passport photo, seeing friends, working a bit, hanging out with his family. The things adults do. 

On the way to airport he talked about what he wants to do differently this semester. He wants to get more involved. Maybe he will join a club. He would like to make the Dean’s List. He said he wants to read again. Not just for school just read. He wants to READ??? Be still my heart. I would have fallen off my chair hearing these words but I was driving. A year ago I could not even imagine this man who wants to read sitting in the passenger seat. 

Where is home now, asked my son as he returned to college

But then he said, “I do feel kinda weird.” 

“Weird how?” I resisted not adding 500 more words to my inquiry which is one of my special talents. 

“I don’t know. Just…I mean I’m looking forward to going back but it was good to be here…where even is home now?” 

Where even is home now indeed. 

And as if falling back through time, I remember my 19 year old self. Feeling like home was different but school was still a foreign place. Until it wasn’t. And I distinctly remember saying to my own mom, “When I go back home…” but by then I meant school where my friends and my boombox and my experiences were. 

And I told my son it’s normal. He’s in the in-between. And so much of adulthood is sitting in the in-between. Waiting for the new normal to feel comfortable. To get the other side of a big challenge. So for all the young adults out there that are living in the in-between…we parents have been there before. Some of us are there now. We are here for all of you until you sort out where home is. 

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If you’re a coffee drinker, you may or may not notice how much this habit of yours costs you, but it can add up to be quite a lot, especially if you’re picky about the quality of your coffee. Here are some ways to save money on your coffee while still enjoying a good drink.

Whether you prefer a simple cup of black coffee or an iced latte with all the fancy stuff like whipped cream, coffee might feel like a cheap treat. That small pleasure and energy booster, however, is becoming expensive.

While you may not find spending an extra 30 or 50 cents on your cup of coffee a big deal, this may slowly add up and mess up your budget at some point. Fortunately, several methods exist to enjoy your morning cup of coffee and still maintain a frugal lifestyle. Continue reading for practical ways to save money on coffee.

Motherhood is one of the most wonderful things in the world. You want everything to be ready and perfect for your little bundle of joy. You are preparing for a life-changing event, and the least you want is to be involved in an accident that could affect the baby’s well-being. And How Being Injured While Pregnant Can Affect Personal Injury Case?

Florida personal injury lawyers understand the repercussions that accidents have on pregnancies. Being an expecting mother and suffering injuries due to others’ negligence is a painful experience. Regardless of the cause of the accident, you might have suffered a premature birth or even a miscarriage. 

Going through such situations is heartbreaking, and you have the right to recover medical costs alongside compensation for emotional distress and mental anguish. If your pregnancy were affected during an accident, the next three points would help you understand how being injured during pregnancy can affect your personal injury case.

Pregnancy Complications Caused by Accidents

Accidents happen all the time. Even if you had a minor accident that would usually leave you unharmed, the situation changes when you are pregnant. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), car accidents cause 50% of pregnancy trauma, reaching 82% of fetal deaths. Additionally, injuries inflicted by slip and fall accidents lead to fetal injury and further complications. 

A minor accident can have dire consequences, such as premature birth, high-risk pregnancy, placental abruption, uterine injury, or miscarriage. Giving birth early can negatively impact the baby’s health, risking disabilities or even death. A high-risk pregnancy requires constant observation and monitoring to ensure that the baby and the mother are healthy. These are only the most common injuries that occur during accidents.

How Pregnant Can Affect Personal Injury Case

Suppose you are pregnant when an accident occurs. In that case, you must seek medical attention as soon as possible to ensure your and your baby’s safety. Depending on whether you suffered a premature birth or the baby has significant trauma that affects their health, your medical bills might reach substantial amounts. Your insurance company will value your personal injury case as you can recover economic and non-economic damages for your injuries.

In the United States, medical costs for birth are already high. Having unexpected expenses such as additional doctor visits, necessary treatments for the baby, or surgeries can be overwhelming, especially if you do not have health insurance. Knowing that the baby might suffer dangerous complications will increase your stress levels, causing further emotional distress to the mother.

Hire a Qualified Personal Injury Attorney

If you suffered pregnancy complications due to others’ negligence, you must ensure that you know your rights and seek compensation for your losses. You should delay accepting any settlements from insurance companies before consulting with a personal injury attorney. Seeking legal advice before accepting a settlement will increase your chances of receiving full compensation for your losses. 

A qualified attorney will help you understand your rights and will guide you through the entire process. In case you decide to file a lawsuit against the faulty party, your lawyer will fight for you. At the same time, you recover from the traumatic event and care for the baby’s health. Giving yourself time to recover after an injury is essential, especially if you are pregnant. Having a lawyer by your side will ensure you have the time and stability to care for your little one.

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Every chef needs the right tools. If you’re an aspiring chef who is just getting started in the world of cooking, you’re going to need the essentials before you begin.

Whether you’re aiming to turn cooking into a career and become a professional chef, or you simply want to learn the basics in the kitchen, investing in the essential tools will set you up for success. Here is a list of kitchen tools that you should own as a beginner chef to prepare healthy dishes for you and your family.

Knife Sharpener

Blunt knives are no good when you’re trying to achieve precision cuts in your meat or chop through tough veggies. To go along with your new set of chef’s knives, you’ll need a whetstone knife sharpener.

You won’t need to use your knife sharpener every time you cook but if you’re cooking every day, avoid leaving it for more than two weeks before sharpening your most-used knives again.

Food Processor

Having a trusty food processor will save you a bunch of time and energy in the kitchen. Some processors come with chopping and slicing options, so you can add your fruits and veggies into the machine too.

Lots of recipes require you to process or blend ingredients in a food processor, such as sauces and dips. With a great food processor, you’ll be able to create dips with a smooth and creamy consistency to add to your dishes and impress your dinner guests.

You’ll also be able to use your food processor to finely grind flour when you’re making bread or sweet treats.

Chopping Boards

Without a set of chopping boards, you won’t be able to do very much in the kitchen! As a beginner chef, you’ll need at least three different chopping boards to keep your ingredients separate while creating complex recipes.

You might prefer to get colored chopping boards. Doing so will make it easier to keep your raw meats, fish, and vegetables completely separate to avoid cross-contamination.

We recommend getting thick wooden chopping boards over flimsy plastic ones as they are more durable and luxurious. A great wooden chopping board can last decades!

Digital Thermometer

When you’re cooking meats, you might need to check the internal temperature to make sure it’s fully cooked before serving. For this, you’ll need a thermometer.

Digital thermometers read with higher accuracy than manual options, so you can cook your dishes to a precise temperature for the best results.

By Louise Kinross

Danish women with intellectual disabilities were almost five times more likely than those without to have never been screened for breast cancer, according to a population-based study published this month in JAMA Network Open. 

The national breast cancer screening program in Denmark targets women aged 50 to 69 with free screening every two years. In the study, 45 per cent of 5,595 women in this age group with intellectual disability had never been screened, compared to 13 per cent of almost 50,000 women without disability. Screening was lowest in women with Down syndrome and those with cerebral palsy and intellectual disability, with only 14 per cent and 16 per cent in each group being fully screened.

The scientists reference recent studies that found women with intellectual disability are at higher risk of dying from breast cancer than those without. 

In the Danish study, participation in screening decreased as the severity of the disability increased. The authors didn’t study the reasons for the low level of screening, but note other studies have suggested these barriers: fear, distress and embarrassment; unpreparedness; negative interactions with health workers; a lack of knowledge about cancer screening; mobility issues; and a lack of ability to provide consent and communicate verbally.

In 2021, BLOOM did a story about inaccessible mammogram equipment in Toronto. The same year the American National Council on Disability published a report that referenced studies showing American exam tables and chairs, weight scales, and imaging equipment including mammograms and X-rays were usually inaccessible, leading to delayed and incomplete care. 

The lead author of the Danish study is from the National Institute of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark. 

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A new, huge indoor rock climbing facility is open in Easley, just outside Greenville, SC, and it is fun for the whole family, no matter if you’re a beginner or expert rock climber. And it’s home to the highest indoor climbing wall in the country. We checked it out and have all the details why projectROCK is a must-visit for your family!

I’m always up for a new adventure and wow, my kids and I found one at projectROCK Easley, a massive indoor rock climbing gym. This place is really cool and the story behind how it was designed is perhaps even cooler. I’ll tell you all about it right here plus let you in on special climbing events they host, birthday party options, and why your family should try them out. 

Bringing the Outside Indoors

ProjectROCK began out of a dream of a couple who loved rock climbing and lived in South Florida where elevation, and therefore, rock climbing, is non-existent. They had traveled all over the country to rock climb and decided to open their own indoor rock climbing gym that brought the outdoors in. 

How did they do that? They designed the gym and climbing routes all based on places they had been, like Wyoming, Tennessee, California, Alabama, and several other amazing spots. The second location of projectROCK opened in Easley last year. It is based on the same concept and as an outdoor lover myself, seeing the different rock formations inside the gym that I recognized from my own travels was really cool. 

For example, there is a literal arch the color of sandstone that is based on the famous arches out in Utah. Another climbing wall is based on Devils Tower in Wyoming. The climbing structures are all unique and provide routes for any level of climber and you can quite literally climb your way around the United States.

Another cool fact: projectROCK Easley is home to the highest climbing wall in the country at 84 feet tall. 

There are more than 31,000 square feet of climbing activities at the gym plus they have a birthday party room, bouldering room (climbing without ropes), and a smaller kids’ room where kids are clipped to the climbing apparatus instead of using ropes. 

Getting Ready to Climb: What to Expect

When you first come to projectROCK and want to climb, you need to take a short belay course, which teaches you how to properly and safely tie knots needed to climb the towers with your partner or kid. I’ve never done this before but had no problems learning how to tie the proper knots and use the safety equipment. This course took about 25 minutes total and once I passed the belay certification course, I had to hide my excitement from my instructor. I was certified in something cool! This was momentarily thrilling.  Whenever I had questions afterwards when I was the belay for my daughter, there was staff to help me out. 

If you’ve never climbed before, projectROCK offers an intro class for beginners, which consists of all the gear you need, a belay class, and as much time as you want climbing. That class is $45 for non-members and $36 for members. We’ll get to memberships in a bit. Once you take that class, you’re good to go for climbing! 

Day Passes allow you to climb for the day. You can even climb, go get lunch nearby (we recommend Tropical Burger in Easley), and then come back and climb the rest of the day. An individual day pass with gear is $30 and $21 without gear. A youth pass is a little cheaper at $18 without gear and $27 with gear. 

Kids need to be at least five years old to climb and they can do so for just $10/day pass in the American Valley room, which is a super cute room with American monuments like the Bay Bridge, Mt. Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty. This room is great for smaller kids since they just have to clip themselves to the climbing apparatus and no ropes are necessary. 

Bouldering and the Big Walls 

ProjectROCK offers several options for climbing no matter your ability or adventure level. 

You can climb in the bouldering room, which has different routes for different abilities (I was definitely on the lower end of climbing these!) and the floor is padded. These structures aren’t that high because you’re climbing without ropes here. 

If you want to climb the big walls, you can do so after you take the belay course and get your gear. There are more than 100 climbing lanes, 18,000+ holds, and 200+ routes at projectROCK. Having never been in a climbing gym before, it was quite the sight to behold. My kids were ecstatic as well. There is just so much to see and do. 

Competitive and Rec Climbing 

If you’re a competitive climber, projectROCK offers both a competitive and semi-competitive league that meets regularly. The Competitive team is for kids who have competed in the past and are looking to build on their skills and compete on a local and regional level. The Semi-Competitive team is more for those new to climbing and interested in competition. Both of these teams are for ages 7-17 years old. 

The Competitive team costs $190 per four-week session and includes: 

• Membership and gear during the 4-week session
• Team Member parents get 50% off a Belay Class
• 2 Climbing Team Shirts
• Discounted rate for Private Coaching Session for team (ask coach)
• 10% discount in Pro Shop as members
• Bring a Buddy Day (1 time per every 2 months as announced per coach)
• Parents and siblings receive family membership pricing for their climbing memberships.

The Semi-Competitive league costs $150 per four-week session and includes everything that the Competitive league does. Competition costs are extra. The Competitive and Semi-Competitive league meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7 pm. 

The Recreation league is also for ages 7-17 years old and meets weekly and is a lot more laid back than the Competitive league but just as fun. Kids will learn the basics of climbing and safety from coaches. This league meets either every Wednesday from 5-6:30 pm or Saturday from 10-11:30 am. The cost for the Recreation league is $100 per 4-week session on weekdays or $150 per 4-week session on weekends and includes:

• Discounted Membership Rate Available
• Club Member Parents get 50% off Belay Class
• 10% discount in Pro Shop as members
• Discounted rate for Private Coaching Session for team (ask coach)
• Bring a Buddy Day (1 time per every 2 months as announced per coach)
• Parents and siblings receive family membership pricing for their climbing memberships.

Special Climbing Events: Homeschool Days, Full Moon Climbs, Community Nights 

There’s a lot happening at projectROCK and you’re bound to find something engaging for your family. 

ProjectROCK has Homeschool Days a couple times a month where kids can climb for two hours for $25/child. That includes all gear and the belay. You can watch your kids from the beautiful balcony that overlooks the tall climbing walls area.  If you have a smaller child, they can climb for just $10 (includes gear) in the American Valley room during Homeschool Days. 

ProjectROCK also hosts members-only events like the Full Moon Climb where the gym opens only for members at 10:30 pm and they get to climb in the dark with a headlamp. How cool does that sound?! 

If you bookmark the Activities page on the projectROCK website, you can stay updated with the latest happenings. 

Birthday Parties and Camps

As soon as I walked into projectROCK, I thought it would be such a cool place to host a birthday party. My kids agreed and have already planned out that they want their birthday party in 2024 at projectROCK. 

The gym has a dedicated birthday party room right next to the American Valley climbing room (and a restroom, yay!). Birthday party packages start at $150 for members and $275 for non-members for up to ten climbers for two hours with two guides. 

ProjectROCK will also have camps for kids but they have not yet released those details. As soon as they do, we will update our story and add them to our Summer Camp Guide. 

Memberships

Like many cool places that you may want to visit again and again, projectROCK offers membership options so you can enjoy lots of climbing. Individual monthly memberships are $70/month for auto pay. They do not include gear, which you can rent for $9. Or you can purchase gear at some point if you really want to make a habit of indoor rock climbing. 

ProjectROCK also offers day passes for $30/person, including gear. Or you can go bouldering without gear for a $21 day pass. Day passes for the American Valley climbing room are just $10. That room is perfect for smaller kids as it is auto belay and has shorter walls.

If you’re not sure what you want to do in the long run, you can save a little money by getting a six-visit multi-day pass for $143/with gear. Other passes are available as well. The climbing gym tries to make it easy to climb when you want but not commit to anything long term if you’re not sure what you want to do yet. 

Honest Mom Review

Having never gone indoor rock climbing before, this was a real treat. My youngest daughter is totally fearless and couldn’t wait to get climbing so it was right up her alley. She went straight for the big walls once I got my belay certification and we were cleared to climb. It was a lot of fun. 

Let me say that the staff was amazing. Again, having never done this before, I didn’t know what to expect and was a little nervous once I saw those climbing walls rising very high up. I’m adventurous but was still a bit apprehensive. Every single staff member was polite and helpful and encouraging. They never made me feel inferior for not knowing what in the world I was doing. You could tell they wanted their guests to have a great time and really enjoy the sport. 

When I was belaying my daughter on the high walls, a staff member told me he could belay me while I climbed. I was psyched to do so! I chose a route that wasn’t that hard to get some confidence and didn’t do that bad. It was really high up there but oh-so-fun. I appreciated the time he took to make sure I got to have just as much fun as my daughter was.  

I would definitely go back to projectROCK (and likely will just due to the persistence of my kids) and learn how to climb more of those walls. I’d love to be able to really get my confidence up to tackle some of the tougher routes! 

ProjectROCK Easley is open daily Monday-Friday from 3-10 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, and Sunday from Noon-8 pm.

projectROCK Easley 
2121 Farrs Bridge Road, Easley
864.307.9152

How to deal with a lying manipulative child? Fibs, whoppers, or just plain untruths? Kids are likely to lie at some point regardless of what you call them. Smaller children are more likely to invent intricate stories to explain away the kicking of younger siblings. Whereas adolescents are more likely to flat-out lie about completing their assignments.

Clinical psychologists state that the beginning of lying can be both rapid and severe at times. When asked what changed, they replied, “They used to be quite truthful most of the time, but now they lie about a lot of stuff.” Naturally, this worries parents. The truth may eventually emerge, though. If adults are aware of the reasons children use fibs and are equipped to handle the situation.

Tossing a fit is as natural for kids as breathing. They learn to have temper tantrums about everything before they even learn the word. Babies learn early on to express their needs for food, sleep, or attention by crying. Cry for food, a diaper change, or some lap time, and their parents will respond, reinforcing the idea that crying is effective.

As infants become older, they use that previously untapped information. They coerce their parents into giving them whatever it is they want—toys, chocolates, extended playtime, pizza, etc. They use pleading, sobbing, or flattery to persuade their parents that they “need” those items while having plenty of them already.

If those strategies don’t work, or if they’re not producing the desired outcomes, the child may resort to other methods, such as lying, badmouthing, guilt-tripping, or doing a favor or chore in order to convince their parent to give in to the child’s requests.

In order to get their way, kids will use all sorts of deft strategies, which is another word for manipulation. There are instances when kids would use such deception to get what they want, whether it is the approval of their parents, siblings, or peers.

What is a manipulative child?

A child with a high level of manipulative behavior may use others as pawns to get what they want. Whether it be their favorite snack, a new toy, or the approval of their parents, teachers, babysitters, siblings, and friends. Manipulation entails the use of deceptive or otherwise deceptive strategies to influence another person into doing what one wants them to do.

Some forms of manipulation are linguistic in nature, such as when children falsely accuse you of being uncaring and unloving. On the other hand, a manipulative youngster may try to use guilt or favor to make you feel obligated.

3 Alarming Signs Of A Manipulative Child

The indicators that your child is manipulating you may not be obvious at first glance, and you may dismiss them as innocent childish misunderstandings. If you have a child that is prone to manipulation, it may not always be easy to identify their strategies and put an end to their behavior.

The question of whether or not your child is manipulative can be answered, however, by looking out for a few telltale signals. Which ones are they?

1. Altercations of Emotion

If you say no to your kid too often or for too many things. They could develop a strong sense of entitlement. When you deny someone’s request, they may become agitated or tired of waiting. When this happens, it can be difficult for the child to keep their emotions in check.

As a result, they may act out aggressively, have an outburst, cry, or be disrespectful to others. As a parent, you could feel unsure about how to respond to such powerful emotional activity. You might feel compelled to give in to the child’s desire or wish out of worry for them.

2. Outbursts of Temptation

Your child’s use of tantrums as a form of manipulation is common. Temper tantrums are characterized by brief, explosive displays of anger by your child until they get what they desire. They may resort to emotional blackmail, such as withholding food or refusing to speak to you, in order to get what they want from you.

Your child may start ignoring you completely or yelling insults at you, telling you things like, “I hate you,” “You’re the worst parent ever,” “I don’t want to live with you,” etc. If you refuse to buy them a new toy or candy while you’re out and about, they may resort to public displays of humiliation, such as lying on the floor and sobbing loudly. Even while temper tantrums are common in young children, you should intervene if your child has them frequently.

3. Lying

When a youngster wants something from their parents but cannot obtain it from them, they may resort to deceiving others or playing the victim card to acquire what they want. In certain cases, this may even compel you to give them more than they truly require.

Your youngster may lie to get what they want or use guilt to get their siblings, parents, or other family members to help them out. Emotional blackmail is another tool at their disposal. Your youngster may resort to gaslighting or causing another person to question their own views or judgments if they have the ability to do so and get away with it.

5 Effective Ways On How To Deal With A Lying Manipulative Child?

In order to deal with your child’s manipulative ways, consider the following:

1. Think about what you want to accomplish and write it down

It is impossible to succeed at anything without first establishing clear objectives. Children will inevitably resort to deception occasionally in order to acquire what they want. But if you notice that they are repeating the same actions over and over, attempt to give them more concrete objectives to work toward.

You may, for instance, dare the kid to remain quiet about a certain request for seven days. The child would learn to stop and think before acting on impulse. The child’s disposition can improve dramatically after just one week, and the door to manipulation and instant reward will be closed.

2. How To Deal With A Lying Manipulative Child? – Put together a strategy

When your child repeatedly demands something or needs your attention, you might create an action plan for them to follow. Focusing on family values and developing admirable character traits should be high on your list of priorities.

With some guidance, you can tailor an approach that works for your child. For example, if you want your child to modify their behavior or start doing more healthy things, those are two examples of attainable goals that can serve as the basis for an action plan.

Put it in writing and post it where your kid will see it on a regular basis, like the fridge or the wall. This will show your kid how to behave appropriately and still achieve what they want out of life.

3. Get your kid’s attention by taking away their focus

Distractions are another tool for dealing with your child’s manipulative behavior. If you have to decline a child’s request or delay in satisfying it, distracting them with play or another activity can help them cope.

Find a few diversions that your youngster can use or is interested in that appeal to his or her particular sensory modalities.

Your youngster may become distracted by things they see, such as their favorite TV show or a picture of their favorite animal. You can also utilize music or songs that are pleasant to listen to yet distinct from the sounds your child is used to.

The novelty of the experience will pique the kid’s interest and serve as a convenient diversion. Touchable distractions, both living and inanimate, are another option. Children benefit from tactile distraction because they are stimulated by the pleasant sensations they experience when touching things.

4. How To Deal With A Lying Manipulative Child? – Exhibit positive behavior for your child to emulate

Using yourself as a role model for your child is a common and effective technique. By witnessing how other people behave, we are able to “socially learn” how to behave in a socially appropriate manner. Instilling in your children the virtue of waiting patiently for what they need is a great way to set a good example.

In order to teach your children patience, you might act out a scenario in front of them to demonstrate the concept. This method can be used to instruct pupils in a wide range of areas, including communication, self-control, and social interaction.

You may also teach your kids about manipulative behavior management through indirect role modeling by showing them a movie or reading them a story that includes lessons on the topic.

Because the child’s identity would not be tied to the story’s or film’s characters, you could teach them without having to worry about embarrassing or shaming them.

5. Collaborate and educate

Guided participation is the process of learning with a youngster. Help your kids feel more comfortable by reading them a story or playing pretend with them. By switching roles, both adults and children can better communicate their feelings, gain insight into one another, and model and perfect good behavior. As a parent, you can benefit from this experience by learning to view the world through your kid’s perspective.

Several methods could be used for this purpose. You can write stories, practice mindfulness through activities like yoga or dance, draw a variety of characters, or reenact a moment from memory using dialogue, just to name a few.

Final Thoughts On How To Deal With A Lying Manipulative Child?

These were the tips on how to deal with a lying manipulative child. When someone is manipulating you, it can be difficult to recognize the signals. because they are frequently subtle and not obvious.

Nonetheless, if your child exhibits any of the following behaviors, it may be an indication that he or she is trying to manipulate you.

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What are the top nicknames for grace? While Grace has been used as a baby name for many decades, its popularity has skyrocketed in recent years thanks to the renewed interest in classic choices.

Divine connotations are common in names that include Grace, and Grace’s many diminutive forms may imply qualities like grace, softness, and generosity. As a result, your child will stand out from other kids with similarly popular names by having this virtue name with a warm connotation.

A name that exudes grace and dignity, Grace is one that is pure and admirable. While seemingly straightforward, there is actually some complexity to it. Meaning “gentle,” “kind,” and “gracious,” this is the quintessential choice for a little lady.

This raises the question of why simplify it to a moniker. The name itself is lovely, but everyone has a favorite nickname they’ve been called since childhood. Your daughter will be no exception.

A pet name is a great way to show her how much you care and to make things more intimate. The name Grace has been around for centuries, making it a timeless classic.

It’s a name that’s been used quite a bit recently, but it’s one that deserves to be heard more often. It’s so lovely that you could use it as a middle name and give your precious child an air of elegance.

Finding a great nickname for your child can be difficult, but that’s why we’re here. Nicknames are short, informal names that people give to one another. The use of these words can give a person a new persona and be taken in a humorous context.

Individuals with unusual names or striking physical similarities to other people are frequently given nicknames. A child may also receive this honor from their parents or other family members as they mature, typically in recognition of a person who served as a role model. This is especially true when you don’t have a nice long list of potential Grace nicknames to choose from.

Meaning Of The Name Grace

Grace, which has Latin roots, was originally referred to as “God’s grace.” The three daughters of Zeus were represented in Greek mythology by the three Graces. The names of these three daughters—Euphrysyne (which means “merriment”), Aglaia (which means “elegance”), and Thalia (which means “youth and beauty”)—are each associated with a specific benefit to humanity.

History Of The Name Grace

At the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, Grace was widely recognized as a popular name. Yet, in the Middle Ages, Gracia was the preferred form of Grace, and it wasn’t until the Puritans adopted it alongside other Christian attribute names in the sixteenth century that it entered common usage. It was taken to the New World and used as a virtue name for God’s favor and mercy.

Popularity Of The Name Or Nicknames For Grace?

Grace is a baby name that has always been trendy, but has recently seen an uptick in usage due to the current trend toward using baby names that were previously seen as more archaic.

When the official UK baby name rankings were revealed in October 2022, Grace ranked at number 14. In 1992, it was a gift to infants born that year. There were 632 babies named Gracie, making her the 79th most popular choice.

Grace ranked at number eleven for girls being given their first names in the United Kingdom in 2010. In 2020, 706 British girls were given the name Gracie, making it the 78th most popular choice for females there. Even amongst girl names in 2020, Gracelyn ranked a lowly 2615th. In 2020, 9 infants received it.

Because of its widespread use in everyday speech and short length, the name Grace is rarely misspelled. Many creative short forms of Grace’s name take on the qualities and characteristics associated with the name’s meaning.

Famous People Named Grace

Free List Of Nicknames For Grace

Creative nicknames for Grace

• Grazia
• Gra
• Graceratops
• Gia
• Gráinne
• Greis
• Lyn
• Geo

Best Nicknames for Grace

• Gracias
• Gracia
• Gray-Bae
• Gegess
• Gal Pal
• Gracey Baby
• Graici
• Bumble Bee
• GracieWacie
• Gray
• Gracamole

Cute Nicknames For Grace

• Guts
• Gracerito
• Gea
• Baby G
• G
• GG
• G-Rambo
• G-Dragon
• Grenade
• Ace Racer

Popular Nicknames For Grace

• Gink
• Gaggle
• Gangsterlicious
• Grasshopper
• Graken
• G Wagon
• G Dawg
• Groggy
• Geez
• Glover
• Gracebag
• Gambler
• Gingerhead
• Goop
• Gomp

Cool Nicknames For Grace

• Goose
• CeeCee
• Gracie Lou
• Amazing Grace
• Ace
• Grapes
• Graciebug
• Grassy
• Rayce
• Gracious
• Gracefulness
• Gracelyn
• Gigi

Catchy Nicknames For Grace

• Gracified
• Gegess
• Gomp
• Pretty
• Grace Anne Helbig
• Gingy
• Baby-G
• Gracerito
• G Dawg
• Themes
• Geez
• Grapes
• Gabrian
• Greis
• Grace Isabelle
• Graciewacie
• Graziella
• Geez
• Gabor
• Trigraceotops
• Gracie-Boo
• Racey
• Gabe
• Gambler

Funny Nicknames For Grace

Final Thoughts On Nicknames for Grace

These were the top nicknames for grace. As in, What Can Grace Be Abbreviated For? Grace is a short name, but Gracelyn is a longer name that can be shortened to Grace or Gracie.

It’s a short, 5-letter name for girls that means a lot: grace, mercy, hope, and patience. It’s more common for kinder females to receive it, but I’ve seen some really tough girls flaunt it.

Summary!

You might question the need for shortening such a lovely name into a nickname. True love means giving something you worked on with your own two hands to your girl so she can wear it with dignity and assurance.

Nothing fancy is required; what matters is that it comes from the heart and that it is personalized for her.

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