Learn how to address and answer your child’s questions about LGBT pronoun usage. Then, cultivate healthy conversations about how to equip your children to communicate using love, care, and compassion. “Alright class. Today we’re going to introduce ourselves. Start with … Continue reading →
Sonora Smart Dodd, the mother of Father’s Day, was first inspired to set aside a date on the calendar to honor dads in 1910 after hearing a Mother’s Day sermon the year before. Sonora’s own father, William Jackson Smart, was … Continue reading →
Adult children, especially those who are emotionally struggling and lack the ability to have calm, constructive conversations, may walk all over their parents. These adult children assert undue control, manipulate, or take advantage of parents emotionally, financially, or in other … Continue reading →
Be less controlling now so they can be more independent later. As nice as it might be to have a perfectly obedient child (albeit rather unusual), you probably also want your child to grow into an independent, autonomous adult who … Continue reading →
I’m used to hearing things like this from my therapy clients: “Mom cried to me whenever she broke up with her boyfriends and it was my job to soothe her.” “Dad talked to me about the household financial stress. It … Continue reading →
Deciding whether or not to have children is one of the most significant decisions a person will face. Any parent will tell you that there’s no way to fully prepare yourself for all that comes with parenthood. But how does … Continue reading →
One mom’s experience taught her how important it is to understand your child’s processing speed to minimize stress at home and school. I’m someone who sets out to complete everything I do as fast as possible like I’m running an … Continue reading →
While these gestures may seem trivial to adults, they go a long way with little ones. Here are a few simple things that will make your child smile. Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest impact. This is … Continue reading →
Believe it or not, these everyday phrases may do more harm than good. You probably wouldn’t use old-school phrases like “Wait until your father gets home” or “I wish you were more like your sister” with your kids, but there … Continue reading →
Now that I’m an adult and have kids, I’m teaching my children that their bodies are their own and that they’re allowed to say no to physical affection. This can be especially difficult when family members equate respect with compliance. … Continue reading →
