It can be tough to stay connected to your teenage son or daughter. They’re going through so many changes, and it feels like they’re constantly pushing you away. You may feel like you’re losing them, but don’t worry – you can still forge a strong parent-teen relationship. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to […]
6 Major Changes Most New Parents Face
There is no denying that parenthood is a key rite of passage for many adults. It comes with several challenges but just as many rewards, and many new parents recognize how it fundamentally alters their lives. Indeed, as per a Pew Research Center survey, 60% of millennials revealed that being a parent is important to […]
Smart Ways to Make Your Children Strong Communicators
Communication is one of the most valuable life skills you can help your children to develop. It will benefit them in their relationship with themselves, their relationships with others and their success at work. Good communication skills give people the tools they need to navigate challenging situations with confidence. Thankfully, communication is a skill that […]
School Days: Managing the Transition as Your Kids Start Kindergarten
Your kids never stop needing you, but there are certain stages of life when they are needier than others. When children start kindergarten, moms, and stay-at-home moms in particular, can feel as though they have a chance to slow down and take a breath for the first time in years. This is a good time […]
Encouraging Inclusivity in Your Young Children
If you watch the news, you’d think the world has grown increasingly divisive. You can’t turn on the television without one group of people blaming another for all their problems. It’s enough to make you think that many adults never evolved much from their playground days. Perhaps the way to a more peaceful and accepting […]
Why Playing With Your Kids Is so Vital
Parents often try to make every experience educational for their children. And while there is nothing wrong with wanting your child to succeed academically, one of the best things you can do is just let them play. Recreation is so vital to development that play is a child’s right, according to the United Nations. Spend […]