Parenting

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...

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...

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.