My son and daughter are wildly different—and it’s not because I’m doing something right or something wrong as their mom.

Please don’t judge me by how my kids behave

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Swearing

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I didn’t know what to do when my adorable preschooler said “F$%k Mommy, you’re my enemy” after being told she couldn’t have a juice box.

My sweet, cherubic three-year-old swears like a trucker

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Toddler behaviour

What to do when your kid picks up sassy behaviour from TV and YouTube

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Discipline

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