I wanted a happy family, the perfect, loving kind I had wished for as a child. Instead, I struggled as a parent, feeling alone and isolated. I found myself overwhelmed with anger, sadness, and resentment.

Do you ever feel like life gets out of control way too often with your child? I get it. Parenting in this day and age just gets more complex every day. With screen time, AI, questions about how much...

Motherhood is beautiful, meaningful, and transformative. But it can also be overwhelming, unexpected, and isolating. As a clinician and a mother of two, I’ve seen firsthand how often women...

Is your child a tiny tyrant? Do the simplest requests or tasks (think tooth brushing, putting on socks) trigger apocalyptic meltdowns? Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) has been floating around as...

Last week, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) released data confirming what many college students and families have been sensing: the college hiring market has entered a new...

There was a time when I believed that discipline was about control, about structure, consistency, and firm boundaries. I thought being a good parent meant teaching obedience, enforcing rules...

Supporting a young rider during equestrian competitions can feel like walking a tightrope; do too much, and they pull away; do too little, and they feel alone. Whether it’s their first horse show or a...

If you’ve spent any time online recently, you’ve likely noticed that the conversation around ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has exploded. As awareness grows, so does our understanding...

Motherhood is marketed to us like a highlight reel, newborn snuggles, toddler tantrums, school lunches, teenage eye rolls, then a beautifully curated empty nest. What makes me sad, and what we don't...

In an age where answers are just a click away, children risk losing the spark of curiosity that drives true learning. This article explores why nurturing curiosity is more important than ever, how instant...

Every year on September 16, National Stepfamily Day recognizes the unique love, challenges, and dedication of blended families. Millions of children across the country are raised in homes that...

At A Mindful Message, healing begins when silence is broken. Many of us carry invisible wounds from childhood, often shaped by the dynamics we had with our mother, father, or primary caregivers.

Every parenting book assumes one thing: that children will follow the script. What happens when your child doesn’t? What if the “rules” never apply to your family? That is the reality for parents...

A note before you read: to accommodate both girls and boys, the text below alternates between the two in each section. There are limits where we can impose our will on our child, such as whether to get a snack...

In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to lose yourself in the roles you play: mother, partner, and professional. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself what your children will remember about you?

I have been hearing the voices of new fathers since I became a mother myself. However, I wasn't always listening. The first postpartum male voice I heard was that of my husband. Breastfeeding was not...

As children transition into their teenage years, many rely on their parents for emotional grounding, even when they don’t always show it. The teenage desire for space doesn’t erase the need for security...

I initiated a radical social concept in the 1970s with my friends to support new families in our community. We were feminists and activists, and we believed men and women shared equally in the conception...

Calling all support people! Congratulations: You have helped, in some way, to bring new life into the world, and I am sure you are eager to make this transition as smooth as possible for your significant other.

If you already have children, preparing them for the arrival of their new twin siblings is important. While all children need preparation before a new baby joins the family, when it comes to twins...

Do you ever feel like you're failing as a parent, despite all the effort, care, and love you pour into your children? Like, no matter what you do, it’s never quite enough? And when you hear all...

Many years ago, I was pregnant, single, and alone. I gave birth in a foreign country and never saw my baby. I had no emotional support. Several years later, I was happily married, and we got...

Are you one of those parents who worry intensely about their child’s performance at school? I get you. You want your child to learn fast, to overcome obstacles, and to master her work...

Thank you for sharing this beautiful and insightful introduction to Wiggles McGee – The Magic Within. It sounds like a truly powerful and much-needed resource for families seeking to break generational...