Parenting
Our contributors provide resources and advice for raising happy, healthy children, covering a range of topics, from early childhood to adolescence, offering practical tips and expert insights to help you navigate the journey of parenthood. Learn about different parenting styles, effective discipline strategies, and how to support your child's development at every stage.
Seven Essential Strategies to Bridge the Gaps and Build Stronger Support for New Families
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...
25 Tips for Partners of New Moms
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.
Helping Your Children Prepare for the Arrival of Twins
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...
Embracing Self-Acceptance as a Parent and Loving Yourself More
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...
7 Strategies for Comfort, Encouragement, and Guidance in Embracing the New Parent Gap Challenges
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...
10 Secrets to Helping Your Child Do Their Homework Independently
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...
The Book Every Cycle-Breaking Parent Needs This Summer – Wiggles McGee- The Magic Within
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...
5 Steps to Being a Healthy Single Parent
Are you ready to be present, mentally and emotionally, or your child or children? Life is evolving, sometimes faster than we can keep up, and single parents need to move at the speed...
Will Having a Baby Change Who I Am?
Before having children, I had plenty of time to think about myself. Looking back on that time makes me realize that there was not much actual self-reflection happening, though.
What is Patrescence? –understanding the Psychological Shift in Modern Fatherhood
You’ve heard of matrescence, the psychological, emotional, and physical transition into motherhood. But did you know that something just as profound happens to men when they become fathers?
Helping Twins Get Along with 5 Gentle Strategies to Reduce Twin Conflict and Build Stronger Bonds
Twins may be best friends, but even best friends fight. Sharing space, toys, and attention 24/7 often leads to conflict, and that’s understandable. While we can’t force twins to get along, we can help them navigate conflicts with productive...
7 Common Reasons Why Separation Anxiety Might Persist Past the Toddler Years
Have you ever been the only parent with your child on your lap at the beginning of a birthday party? Or, even for a good part of the entire party? It can happen, and it feels awkward if your child...
Why Children Live in a Hypnotic State Until Age 8 and How It Shapes Who We Become
Children live in a natural state of hypnosis until around the age of 8, absorbing everything around them like sponges, without filters or critical thinking. During these formative years, their...
The Great American Poisoning and the Hidden Dangers in Tampons, Diapers, and Underwear
What if the products you trust most, like tampons, diapers, and underwear, are quietly making you sick? In this eye-opening article, Naomi Nye reveals the toxic truth hiding in everyday essentials. Legal chemicals found in these products are contributing to a growing public health crisis.
How to Ditch Mom-Guilt and Take Care of Yourself First
Have you ever felt guilty for taking time off? Or even just wanting to take time off for yourself? Do you easily take care of everyone...
Exploring the Essence of Motherhood and Fatherhood
Why did God create breasts? This intriguing question invites us to unravel the rich tapestry of womanhood. Imagine a woman without the...
The Unspoken Grief of Parenthood and How to Find Yourself Again
You can love your kids more than life itself and still miss the version of you that existed before they came along. That part of you who...
Choosing Baby Essentials Without the Overwhelm Practical Tips for New Parents
With so many baby products on the market, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones are essential and worth investing in.
How to Raise Emotionally Stable Children and the Impact of Parents
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging experiences of my life, and the stressors that parents face can significantly...