Family & Parenting

Parenting challenges hit everyone, even the most prepared and well-read parents. Raising a child today is not just about keeping them fed and clothed. It’s about managing constant emotional demands, making a thousand small decisions every day, and trying to raise good humans while everything around you keeps shifting. A recent 2023 Pew Research survey …

Parenting Challenges: 12 Real Struggles and What You Can Do About Them Read More »

Discipline doesn’t have to be loud or painful to be effective. If you’re trying to figure out how to discipline a child without yelling or hitting, you’re probably exhausted, frustrated, and wondering what else to try. The good news? There’s a better way to parent, and it starts with staying calm, not raising your voice. …

No Yelling, No Hitting: 10 Real-Life Discipline That Works Read More »

Grandparenting is more than just handing out cookies or slipping a few bills into birthday cards. Today, it’s an active, emotional role that impacts your grandchild’s development, the parents’ wellbeing, and the strength of your entire grandparent family. And research backs this up, Boston College found that strong grandparent-grandchild relationships reduce depression and increase emotional …

15 Grandparenting Tips to Support Your Grandkids and Their Parents Read More »

Frustration tolerance activities help your child learn how to deal with frustration in a healthy way. A 2021 study found that 22% of toddlers had at least one tantrum during structured frustration tasks, and children of secure attachment showed higher tolerance and shorter outbursts. These findings matter because when a child gets frustrated when learning, …

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