"The quality of the parent-child relationship greatly influences the child's emotional and social development."-Mary Ainsworth Our relationship with our families lay the foundation for all other relationships throughout life. A child's first relationship is with their parents, and it is through that relationship that children...
Trauma is something that is often passed down from generation to generation, and it's not just limited to physical or sexual abuse. Trauma can also occur when there has been a death in the family, financial struggles, or even moving around a lot as a...
"Dear mom and dad. You were also teens once. So please let me enjoy my teen years & stop nagging. Sincerely, Every Teen."-Anonymous Are you a parent who feels the need to repeat yourself over and over and over again to no avail? I understand...
"Your kids don't want a perfect mom; they want a happy one."-Unknown. Self-awareness helps parents make intentional choices. The more self-aware we are, the more likely we are to behave in ways that are congruent with who we want to be and how we want...
"Children learn more from what you are than what you teach."-W.E.B DuBois. Which of the following statements best describe you: ~When I ask my children to do something, he/she asks why? I say something like "because I said so" or "because I want you to...