As a parent, you want to give your kids the best start in life, yet the world moves so fast that it’s easy to doubt whether you’re doing enough. You may question the significance of small daily decisions. During my own parenting years, I have experienced similar sentiments, particularly on days when work takes over…
The school setting, friendships, and media exposure are likely to come to mind when you consider how youngsters form their personalities. In reality, however, the most significant effect always begins at home. Children’s perceptions of relationships, justice, collaboration, and empathy are influenced if the emotional atmosphere of the house is tense and full of unresolved…
School, friendships, and milestones come to mind when discussing kids’ growth. However, a youngster is most shaped by the silent lessons they learn at home. Long before a youngster even knows what “healthy boundaries” or “mutual respect” mean, toxic relationship patterns are internalized. Kids observe how you interact with others, resolve conflicts, treat your partner, and…
When you think about the conversations you have with your child, you may have noticed how easy it is to fall into yes-or-no exchanges that barely scratch the surface of what your child is capable of thinking about. If you have been looking for ways to help your child become more expressive, thoughtful, and confident…
As a parent, it can be frustrating and worrying when your kid does not want to talk. Many parents today are worried because kids do not want to talk anymore. They stay quiet, spend more time on screens, and avoid sharing their feelings. This silence can make parents feel helpless and confused. To know why…