Parenthood is constantly evolving. Our children are changing so rapidly, growing, learning, and becoming more independent, and we have to change, too. With new ideas, products, and dangers in the world around us, our communication with our children can make or break our relationship with them, and that affects how they engage with the world.… Read More »
We have all been there—some of us more frequently than others—but all of us have been equally frustrated. Our children sometimes have difficulty with concentration and focus. From stress to ADHD, many obstacles can ruin our children’s focus and concentration. Children who are gifted, neurodivergent, or neurotypical all struggle with focus-related issues from time to… Read More »
When parents take a moment to think about what matters most in life, one of the top responses is always spending more time with family. It’s something we can all agree on, but how do we get there? What gets in the way of spending quality time with your family? Perhaps the better question is,… Read More »
Do you find that you have no time to do the things you want to do? Are you so busy running kids from one activity to the next that you find yourself missing time with your family because your schedules are so packed? If you can relate to being a busy family with less free… Read More »
Eric dropped out of college and pocketed the tuition money his parents gave him for school, Dave is only 16 and was arrested for drunk driving, and Jamie, a fifteen-year-old, swallowed an entire bottle of sleeping pills in an attempted suicide. All of these scenarios would make any parent feel like a failure. We need… Read More »
In 1997 a Danish woman visiting New York City was arrested and strip-searched for leaving her baby in a stroller outside a restaurant while she and the baby’s father dined inside, a common practice in Denmark. She later sued the city and was awarded $66,000. The post In 1997 a Danish woman visiting… appeared first… Read More »
Normal teens tend to desire privacy, space, and independence. It is a normal part of their development. These desires can make having genuine conversations with them more difficult, especially as a parent. Below are some things you can do to help you have genuine conversations with teens and get them to open up with you.… Read More »
When we enter into the journey of being a parent, we go through a rollercoaster of thoughts, looking a little ahead and worrying about keeping our kids safe. There’s that loop about wanting to be able to provide for them, giving our kids the things we wanted but could not have. But there’s also this… Read More »
Do your kids listen to you the first time you ask them to do something? If not, then you may have to keep reading. Kids will truly listen when there is mutual respect between you and them. They will listen to you when they know that when you say something, you mean it. Here are… Read More »
It is common knowledge that being a parent has its difficulties. All parents know that the task of rearing a child is not the easiest job in the world. In fact, it’s one of the toughest. You’re dealing with human beings—complex human beings, still unfolding—with feelings, wants, and wills of their own. Being a parent… Read More »