How to Raise Confident Kids
Do you know how your children feel about themselves? Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a shocking moment in a family to realize that a child is struggling and that they are … read more
Article Category: Parenting
Teen Temper Tantrums
Disrespectful texts from your teen: “I HATE U SO MUCH!” Yelling, screaming, shoving matches. Punching walls. The “F” word. Verbally and physically aggressive behavior isn’t unusual for teens, especially if … read more
5 Ways to Connect With Your Kids
Haven’t we all left a copy of The Five Love Languages on our partner’s side of the bed at some point? (Or maybe that’s just me.) According to the book’s … read more
The Benefits of Teens Using Digital Media
As the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, worries about how much time kids are spending in front of screens continue to dominate the conversation around media use … read more
Is Your Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive and confidence-building experience, a rite of passage. Every parent will reach the point where they are faced with … read more
How to Teach Family First Aid
It is never too early to start teaching your kids basic first-aid skills and what to do in an emergency. If your child gets injured, remain calm and talk them … read more
The Parent Guide to Grappling with Guilt
At work, we feel bad we’re not with our kids. While working out, we have a nagging feeling we should be home for bedtime. Out with friends, we feel guilty for … read more
Less Is More: The Surprising Perks of Purging Toys
Until recently, I was convinced that my life would be better if only we had more space. Until we got a bigger house or remodeled, I thought a special organizing … read more
The Kindness of Strangers
Every time I take my kids grocery shopping, I return with a week’s worth of food and a lifetime’s worth of regret. Every time, I search my soul for an … read more
Teaching Kids to Tell the Truth
Somewhere around the age of 3, when children begin to understand parents may not know what they actually did or didn’t do, your precious little angel may begin to tell … read more