The Parenting category offers easy, loving strategies to raise emotionally strong children. Learn how to build their confidence, provide care, and create a secure, supportive environment for their growth and development.
Was it really love, or was it control? Did they protect you, or did they need you to protect their ego? Are these signs of a narcissistic parent? Narcissistic parenting can be subtle and confusing. It often hides behind concern, advice, discipline, or pride. But beneath those actions is a deeper truth: the parent’s needs…
I see it everywhere—kids buried under schoolwork, rushing from one activity to the next, with barely a moment to breathe. This constant pressure to keep up, achieve, and act beyond their years is a clear sign of Hurried Child Syndrome. As a result, childhood starts feeling like a race instead of a time to explore,…
It’s heartbreaking to notice signs your adult child doesn’t love you. Maybe they ignore your calls, never make an effort to see you, dismiss your feelings, or seem cold and indifferent when you talk. Perhaps they’ve even cut you off completely, show no appreciation for you, or treat you with disrespect. You might wonder—do they…
Trying to be a good mother is all about learning magical love modes, guidance, and knowing when to set limits. It means listening closely, cheering for every success, and teaching important lessons along the way. A good mom creates rules that help her kids grow, while always being there to support and uplift them. She…
Family stuff can be pretty tricky, right? Well, one not-so-fun part is when your grown-up kids don’t seem to appreciate all the hard work and love you’ve poured into raising them. It can be a real bummer. So, why does this happen, and what can you do about it? In this post, I’m going to…
When we’re kids, our moms and dads are super important. They’re supposed to make us feel good and help us when upset. But sometimes moms can mean without showing it directly. They might keep saying bad things or trying to control everything we do, making it hard for us to deal with our feelings or…
Tara Soder’s poem “May We Raise Children Who Love the Unloved Things” is about teaching children to care for the things that are often neglected. It’s a reminder that when we help kids love the unloved, we’re creating a world where they understand others and find wonder in the simple things. Don’t forget grown and…
If you feel your elderly mother is consuming your life then it’s really a challenging situation. But the key solution is you need to handle it with care and kindness. Because it’s not smart to cut your mom out of your life. So never be a son or daughter who blames mom. You should take…
When we say “Grown and Flown because Parenting Never Ends,” it means that even when children grow up and leave home to start their own lives. Yet parents continue to play a significant role in their lives. And they give them a guideline for wholesome family living. It’s a big change in the relationship between parents…
Even during tough times when your grown child breaks your heart, it’s important to remember that the love between a parent and child is strong and resilient. It’s okay for parents to make mistakes, but it’s important to handle those mistakes with care. This can help to avoid making the situation worse and focus on…