“You never buy me anything, you’re always like this”, my daughter told me. It was hard to hear, even harder to fight the overwhelming feeling of guilt. “Am I not doing enough for her?” “Am I limiting her desires too much?” These thoughts always make my mind race. Then I look at if her basic…
It can seem like your kids are the best friends in the world one minute and the next minute they’re fighting like cats and dogs. They hate each other so much that you wonder if you hate your life too. Getting siblings to be best friends would be a bonus we would love, but most…
I am a mom of two girls. I remember like it was yesterday when I brought my firstborn home eleven years ago, not having much clue about the journey ahead. Nothing I read or learned from people could prepare me for the real experience. To experience motherhood in its glory, you have to live it….
A mom’s life can be a constant wish to see her children all grown up, and at the same time cry over how they grew up so fast. We want them to do things on their own, but at the same time miss it when they longer need us. We all want to raise independent…
So often we underestimate what kids can do. If we can withstand some messiness and slow work kids can be amazing helpers in our home. Not only being helpful, research by Marty Rossmann, emeritus associate professor of family education at the University of Minnesota, shows that involving children in household chores from a young age…
We want to raise kids who are equipped to face the harsh realities of the world. We may not be able to control every aspect of our children’s lives and solve every problem for them. And even if we can, it is not recommended. Instead, we are capable of giving them life skills to cope…
Being a parent is a lifetime job. You never stop being a parent. Even when your kids have left your nest, you think about them and worry about them. Anyone can become a parent, but to be a good parent you need to acquire certain parenting skills and develop good qualities. But don’t worry. No…
Screen time for kids is a hot topic among parents. Today, we have different kinds of screens to deal with, unlike in the ’80s where we only had television. And that’s a challenge for today’s parents. Technology has transformed so much of our lives. It is an integral part of our life and there’s no…
Your parenting style has a great impact on who your child becomes. The way you choose to parent is important because it determines many of the personality traits of your child. The type of parenting style you follow influences their self-esteem and how they carry themselves throughout life. What are the different types of parenting…