Parenting posts to help you find inspiration for raising your little one to be happy and well adjusted people.
It’s essential for families to spend time together. That’s just as true when you are a family of two or three as it is being a larger family (and if your family includes extended family members). It is, however, not easy choosing activities the whole family will enjoy, and I get it. It’s called decision … Read more
Are you struggling with your highly sensitive child? If so, then in this article we will talk about 7 specific parenting strategies that you can use with your child and explain how to use them. But first, let’s start with a quick definition. What is a Highly Sensitive Child? A highly sensitive child is born … Read more
Every parent knows their child will go through a rebellious phase while growing up, but it’s truly tragic when that phase becomes your child’s modus operandi. As a mother, it hurts even more when your daughter turns from a rebel to a toxic person. I had to wade through the murky waters of an adult … Read more
Are you looking for a fun, educational way to keep your tweens busy? As a parent, it is only natural to want the best for your kids. But let’s admit it—parenting is hard and every day is an uphill battle to keep up with your kids’ expectations. It is also important to help your growing … Read more
Growing up, I had a dysfunctional relationship with my mother. Her personality was timid and passive. When my alcoholic father’s violent side exploded, she did nothing to protect my siblings and me. Then, she would verbally belittle us or tell us we deserved what we got. Often, I uttered, “I hate my mom.” In this … Read more
Family. A word that means so many things, depending on who you’re talking to. For some, it may be about huge gatherings for any given event. A get-together of generations, with buffalo wings and ranch dip at the ready. For others, it might be no more than the odd catch-up call. Or a card in … Read more
Ask a child to draw their family tree and more often than not, it’ll look like a plate of spaghetti. Not because that’s what they had for dinner last night. But because they’re part of a blended family. And although it may look confusing, that family is filled with more love than a child could … Read more
Looking for a new, entertaining way to spend quality time with your family? Board games may be a bit traditional, but they are still as popular as ever. Especially during the pandemic, when people were advised to stay home as much as possible, board games found their way back into a lot of families’ home … Read more
Playfulness is a universal human characteristic that brings immense joy and satisfaction. People of all ages and cultural backgrounds engage in playful activities that stimulate them cognitively, emotionally, and socially. From an evolutionary perspective, play cultivates learning and helps us explore the world in a fun and engaging manner. In other words, it’s a low-cost … Read more
I grew up in a dysfunctional family. To the outside world, we looked like the most normal, loving, and kind family on the block, but on the inside, we were rotten with dysfunctional behavior. The worst part is, we didn’t really realize we were dysfunctional either. It took me some time to realize how our … Read more