Parenting posts to help you find inspiration for raising your little one to be happy and well adjusted people.
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
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
Looking for the best TED talks to watch with your kids? Our children are the key to the future—but they can only be that key if they have been raised well, in a healthy environment. In this post, we share with you 21 TED Talks for kids and by kids that can aid you in … Read more
Becoming a Mom is both incredible and terrifying in equal measures. It brings a whirlwind of emotions. Feelings of joy and unimaginable pride, as your child takes those first steps. And in the blink of an eye, graduates from university. But it also brings fear and utter hopelessness. Long nights, spent pacing the floor due … Read more
My friend Sophie’s parents don’t validate her hard work, are uninterested in her achievements, and always seem to prioritize work over actually being there for Sophie and her siblings. What started in her childhood is continuing into adulthood, and she continues craving emotional support from her parents. Sound familiar? Do your parents also avoid taking … Read more
Something we usually don’t consider, as parents, is how we will cope with our children as adults… from experiencing challenges of their own to the changing nature of their relationship with us. Of course, we look forward to the day they can independently fend for themselves. Come to find out, worrying over their needs and … Read more
If you are in a hurry and just want to know if we recommend Positive Parenting Solutions? The short answer is YES! Positive Parenting Solutions is a good solution for parents who struggle with disciplining their children and need to find a better way to communicate with them. To learn more, check out their 60-minute … Read more