Recently, I’ve spent a great deal of time reflecting on the role confidence plays in a child’s development. As a parent, one of my greatest hopes is that my children will grow up believing in their abilities and feeling capable of facing challenges. However, the more I learn about child development and parenting, the more
Divorce or separation can be a difficult situation, both emotionally and logistically, for parents to navigate. Parents also have the added responsibility of making their children feel loved and cared for during this difficult time. Telling Your Children Telling your children that you and your spouse are getting a divorce is not an easy task.
Everyone has their own postpartum journey, and we’re all just trying to figure out what works best for us. I recently had my first baby in February, and it truly has been the most rewarding experience to learn how to be the best mom for him. Along the way, I realized there were a few
Family meals: a topic that strikes fear into the hearts of many overwhelmed parents and angsty teenagers alike. While often a challenging ordeal to organize, intentional family mealtimes are incredibly beneficial to every member of a family. Far too many individuals use mealtimes as opportunities to catch up on work, watch TV shows, or call
Like a tree in a storm, families can be shaken by the many challenges that life brings. A storm can sometimes swoop in unexpectedly, causing the tree branches and leaves to wildly move back and forth. If the roots aren’t strong, the tree can be uprooted. If the trunk is dry, the tree can break.
It’s a new day. In the early morning hours, your phone alarm goes off with a pleasant ping. With sleep hanging heavy over your head, you unlock it without a second thought and check to see who texted you since you fell asleep. As you read and respond to the messages over a bowl of
Every family deals with stress. This is normal and it is not always a bad thing. Families can experience stress when waiting for something exciting, like adding a new child to the family. This stress helps motivate preparation for the new baby. Stress can help us realize that something is wrong and it can help
When we talk about love languages we usually talk about it in the sense of significant others. I believe this is a great way to also reflect on how you express love to your own children! What love language do you think your child appreciates the most? What love language comes easy to you as
Many families are trying to sneak in one last trip before summer ends. You might be worried your relaxing trip will turn into a kicking and screaming nightmare on your cramped plane ride! With the right game plan, you can avoid a lot of the problems that lead to horror stories. “Bad Behavior” is usually
We’ve all been there (or will be there soon!). Your child is trying to tell you something, but you just can’t figure out what he is trying to say. Your child isn’t ready to be done with the activity he is in the middle of when it’s time to leave. Or maybe you are trying
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