Parenting is a lot like the bar scene; everyone’s yelling, everything is sticky, the same music plays over and over again and once in a while somebody pukes. There’s also a lot more yelling at …
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Worried about how your kids are gonna deal with life? Bully-proofing your kids is simpler than you think
Dr. Seuss said, “Be yourself because the people who mind don’t matter. And the people that matter don’t mind”. With anxiety and depression rates in young people growing at the same rate as smartphone adoption, …
Want to deal with less hissy fits? Coach your child through the strong emotions with these tips
Children need love – especially when they seem to deserve it the least. And that’s when it can be so incredibly hard to find a compassionate response. Dealing with a developing brain and a human …
22 universal truths I’ve learned about parenting a toddler (in memes)
So, you’ve survived the baby-phase and now find yourself with a toddler. Congrats! You’ve made it this far. You’ll quickly get the hang of keeping up with your toddler — until they learn a new …
How to know if your parent is a narcissist
Whenever I start talking about narcissism and being raised by a narcissist, I’m always overwhelmed by the response. It’s clear that not just one or two of us have been raised by at least one …
Why do all children deserve to have good self-esteem? Set your kid up for success in life with this advice
Behind every child who believes in themselves is a parent who believed in them first. Strong self-esteem is the best defence your children can have against life’s challenges. But it isn’t passed on, like a …