Parenting Advice

The truth is there are many methods of raising children that are perfectly healthy. Yet, as parents, there is one thing that will impact our children above all else, and that is how we feel within ourselves. How we parent is based, not only on the conditions of our own childhood, but on how we adapted to these conditions. We may resolve to be different or do better with our own kids, then find ourselves falling into the exact same patterns that hurt us. Alternately, we may try to compensate for our parents’ mistakes and wind up treating our kids in ways that are misattuned or unreflective of our true nature. In order to be the best parents we can be, we have to be in touch with the struggles we face within ourselves. Here you can learn helpful tools and advice on how to develop yourself to become a better parent.

Parenting During Times of Stress

With more schools and offices closing each day due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most parents... >>

What Kids Really Need from Their Parents

Being a parent comes with a lot of pressure to do right by our kids.... >>

5 Ways Working on Ourselves Can Benefit Our Kids

 “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum A lot of... >>

Three Principles to Raise Free and Happy Kids

As parents, it’s safe to say that our number one goal is to make our... >>

7 Warning Signs That a New Mom Needs Help for Troubling Emotions

“Nobody would believe what an effort it is to do what little I am able.” ... >>

Human Rights Violations in Personal Relationships

When protection of the state or political system takes precedence over the individual, the needs... >>

Why It Is So Important For Parents to Validate Their Children

Validation is a way of letting someone know we understand him or her.  Being understood... >>

The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress

The time of year has come when high school seniors are starting to receive letters... >>

The mad monster made me do it!

When we are little, our needs get expressed through our strong emotions.  A baby doesn’t... >>

How to Parent Strong-Willed Kids

When people are asked what they most value and cherish, the overwhelming majority say the... >>