Parenting Tips And Tricks

noun a term of endearment used for a child

• The doctor examined the patient's boo boo and applied a bandage.
• Aw, did you get a boo boo? Let me kiss it better.
• I tripped and got a boo boo on my knee.
• Her mistake was a boo boo that cost the company a lot of money.

noun a state or quality of being childlike or immature

• The childishness displayed by the CEO during the meeting was unprofessional.
• Stop with the childishness and act like an adult for once.
• His constant childishness is really starting to annoy me.
• The childishness of their behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

noun a baby's diaper

adjective relating to or characteristic of a baby's diaper; soft and fluffy in texture

• The baby's nappy needs to be changed every few hours.
• I need to grab some nappies from the store.
• I forgot to pack extra nappies in the diaper bag.
• His excuse was as thin as a wet nappy.

noun the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset

• Having patience is a virtue that is often rewarded in the long run.
• Just hang in there and have some patience, things will work out eventually.
• Dude, you gotta chill and have some patience, everything will fall into place.
• Patience is like a muscle that grows stronger with practice.

noun a small container, typically with a handle, used for a child's urine or feces

adjective relating to or suitable for using a potty

• The toddler is learning to use the potty for toilet training.
• I need to remind my child to use the potty before bedtime.
• I gotta go potty real quick, be right back!
• She has a potty mouth and needs to watch her language.

adjective having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment

• It is sensible to consider all the options before making a decision.
• I think it would be sensible to bring an umbrella, just in case it rains.
• Dude, it's just not sensible to skip class like that.
• In life, it's always sensible to listen to your heart and follow your dreams.

noun a person or thing that is exactly like another in form or character

verb to bring together in close association

adjective being two or one of two offspring born at the same birth

• The twin sisters were indistinguishable from one another.
• I can't tell the twins apart, they look so similar!
• Those twins are like two peas in a pod.
• His love for her was like a twin flame, intense and unbreakable.

noun the organ of sight

• The security guard kept a watchful eye on the premises throughout the night.
• I always keep a watchful eye on my kids when we're at the park.
• Make sure to keep a watchful eye on your belongings in this neighborhood.
• The teacher always had a watchful eye on her students' progress and well-being.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• It is important for students to crack a book and study regularly to succeed in school.
• Hey, have you cracked a book yet for that upcoming exam?
• I need to crack a book if I want to pass this class.
• Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to crack a book and do some research.

noun A phase of child development characterized by temper tantrums and defiance, typically occurring around the age of two

• The stage of development known as the terrible twos is characterized by increased independence and challenging behavior in young children.
• My toddler is going through the terrible twos right now and it's been quite a handful!
• The terrible twos are no joke - my kid is driving me crazy with tantrums!
• Dealing with a difficult boss can feel like navigating the terrible twos all over again.

verb to behave in a manner that is appropriate for one's age

adjective describes the age appropriate behavior being exhibited

pronoun refers to the person whose age is being referenced

• It is important to act one's age in professional settings to maintain professionalism.
• Come on, stop being so immature and just act your age.
• Dude, quit acting like a kid and start acting your age.
• She needs to learn to act her age and stop trying to act like she's still in high school.