Here she is, struggling, probably because she hasn’t learned to deal with hard things like I have. Both types of parents don’t know enough about what mental health and wellness looks like in children—and it’s no fault of their own. But if we want to solve a problem, we ne...
Importantly, even if a child has been given a diagnosis, there’s still room for essential “editing” to preserve their sense of self and agency. It’s not that they “are OCD,” they “have OCD.” It’s not that they are depressed, it’s that they have depression, or...
I had recorded a whole episode with my sister but had tech issues and couldn't use it. This episode doesn't have excellent audio (apologies!) but it's the best I could do with my faulty internet connection today. Anyhoo, I hope you enjoy 40 minutes of me sharing a story about ...
These are all super easy age-appropriate chores for young kiddos. Kids always want to help, so have these become the new chores they do to help out around the house. If you get them started at a young age, then they'll always be ready and willing (in theory, anyway ;)) to be a ...
We have the information to stop bullying now, so why wouldn’t we? Related content: What to Do If Your Child Is Bullying Other Kids Q. How can you tell if your child is being bullied? There’s a good chance your kid won’t walk up to you and say, “I’m getting teased and bul...
We often think that stuffed animals are just for children, but if you can get them to admit it, many adults have stuffed animals too!A 2018 study shows that 43% of adults have a special stuffed friend, and 84% of men versus 77% of women admit to owning at least one. The most popu...
His IEP says “Remind student to submit completed homework assignments; if student does not have the assignment, create a timeline for it’s completion and submission.” Despite that, my son currently has over 30 missing assignments in four classes! I am at my wit’s end and feel like...
I've been in a relationship with my for 6 years now and for the past 3 years i have been dealing with resentment of my relationship, my girlfriend brought 3 cats without even consulting me i feel so resentful when i have to take care of them at times... she also got h...
At these ages, co-sleeping does not pose any increased risk for kids. Babies should not co-sleep with siblings as they run the risk of accidental suffocation! Parents – have you had any problems letting your kids share sleeping space? What tips do you have?
and then I’ll read it and be like, oh my God, that was the best book ever. But if I read a book and I don’t like it, I’m like oh, it’s okay, and my mom’s like yeah, I’m not going to read it. [LAUGHS] Me and my mom definitely have a bookish relationship that...