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Why Punish Teens When You Can Connect With Them Instead?
When I look at my 12-year-old son, as he sits on the cusp of puberty, I think back…
Connecting with Kids Made Easy: Expert Tips for Parents
Connecting with kids as they grow is one of the age-old struggles of parenthood. Just when you think…
Encouraging Words for Children: The Importance of Teaching Resilience
Looking back at my own childhood, I remember distinctly how my mother offered encouraging words through all of…
The Worst Advice for New Moms Made Right!
New moms are inundated with unsolicited advice. Recently, I surveyed my friends and colleagues to find out what they felt was the best advice for new moms. Whether you're looking for the best advice for new moms to be or are a new mom yourself, here you will find what advice to avoid, how to reframe common forms of unsolicited parenting advice, and the best advice for you too.
The Lonely Mom: How to Conquer This Feeling and Engage a Village Again
If you feel like a lonely mom, you’re not alone. As many as 90% of moms report feeling…
Highly Sensitive Child Challenges: Supporting Your Child
Is your child emotional, reactive, shy, empathic, cautious, and sensitive to sensory stimuli? If so, you may have…
Why Mom Burnout is Stealing Your Joy and How To Fix It
Mom burnout got the better of me, and man, was I tired. Not just tired from a lack…
20 Push Present Ideas That Speak to the Heart of Motherhood
“Buy her a push present.”. This advice may sound unusual, but comes highly recommended. A recent…
How to Discipline a Child: Gentle Parenting vs. Harsh Punishments
How do you discipline a child effectively? So often, our children don’t listen, they act out, or don’t…
“It Takes a Village:” 3 anthropological reasons mothers need a community of support
Her “Have a great day,” was like a slap in the face. I was scrambling to find a…