Most of us probably grew up with overbearing parents — those rescuer parents who always saved us from “uncomfortable” circumstances. And we were often taught that their overbearing nature and coddling ways…
Tag: parenting
3 Tips For Raising An Incredible Child, Even If Your Ex Sucks
Kids need love, emotional support, consistent discipline, and structure to thrive. Yet, when you divorce, your ability to meet all of your child’s needs becomes impossible — and not because of all…
Dad’s Nightly Ritual With His Daughter Is The Secret To Preventing A Morning Meltdown
Parents of young kids know that getting them out the door and off to school can be a harrowing battle. Abrupt transitions are always tough, and adding a mix of sleepy children plus…
Dad Says 50/50 Custody Has Him ‘Drowning’ But His Wife Won’t Get Back Together Because It’s Cut Her Workload In Half
A dad admitted that he can’t handle joint custody with his ex-wife and is finding it hard to be a single parent. Posting to the subreddit “r/TrueOffMyChest,” he claimed that he wasn’t…
Mom Called ‘Lazy’ After She Banned Playdates Because They’re Too Much Work
Playdates are important social experiences for children. Each person’s childhood is marked with memories of days spent with their closest friends. Unfortunately, these playdates don’t always leave behind great memories for the parents…
Psychologist Calls On Parents To ‘End The Phone-Based Childhood’ Amid Disturbing Evidence Of Harm
We’ve all heard that smartphones and social media can do harm to kids. However, a New York University social psychologist said that now that we’re nearly two decades into the social media…
Stepmom Upset She Now Has To Spend Every Weekend With Her ‘Clingy’ 5-Year-Old Stepson — ‘I’m Tired Of Dealing With This’
Blended families are often no picnic, and figuring out how to be a good parent and a good stepparent at the same time can be a real challenge. But one stepmom seems…
What Parenting Experts Get Wrong About ‘Quality Time’ With Kids
We recently saw a perky talk show host ask a mega celebrity, “How do you balance a busy schedule with two kids and a husband?” Her answer: “It’s all about quality — every time you…
How To Be The Parent Your Kid Needs At Every Age
Parents have one of the toughest jobs out there. And since moms and dads aren’t handed a how-to manual upon childbirth, it’s perfectly normal to worry about being a good parent who…
3 Tiny Ways To Get Your Children To Cooperate With You, According To An Attachment Therapist
Figuring out how to get your household to work as a team is no walk in the park, especially with a bunch of kids in the mix. It can be super frustrating…