Hi First Year Mamas, Let's talk about something pervasive in our mom culture – mom shaming! Name a parenting topic, and those around you will have an opinion. As a new mom, it can feel overwhelming...
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The dream of a leisurely summer lounging in a shimmering blue pool helps us endure the cold and stressful days of the year, but as temperatures rise, so does our anxiety. We eagerly anticipate a...
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how can my child and I adjust to their life away at college? When your child heads off to college, it’s a big transition for everyone in the family to navigate. Setting healthy boundaries can help...
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The Four Parenting Powers: Use ‘Em Wisely! From the moment you bring that wiggly, absolutely perfect little human into the world, you, dear parent, are bestowed with four very special parental...
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Newly Diagnosed With An Autism Spectrum Disorder? For many parents, an official diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) simply confirms what they had felt or suspected about their child. For...
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As a parent, it’s crucial to create an open, nonjudgmental space for discussing sex and body autonomy with your teen, ensuring they always feel comfortable coming to you with questions or for...
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As you finish up work for the day, perhaps your son or daughter finishes their dinner while you sit at the same table typing. Do you feel guilty for not engaging after a long day? Absolutely. But...
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Are you struggling to keep the magic alive for your children while struggling with your own feelings about coparenting during the holidays? Parenting in tandem with an ex-spouse or partner can be...
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My 8th-grade son came to me and said, “I think I need to see someone.” I wasn’t that someone. I knew he was having a hard time with the divorce, but I didn’t realize how much he was struggling. I was...
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Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize what we’re feeling and to remain in control of those emotions during heightened stress. For example, taking a pause and a deep breath before...
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Different parenting styles influence the way in which we communicate with our children. Cultural norms and our own upbringing can affect our choices – perhaps we wish to follow in our family’s...
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Back-to-school season is in full swing. As a parent, you’re preparing for a significant shift in household dynamics. While a new academic year can bring excitement (or maybe relief), it's also an...
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