There's no such thing as a school for parenting. All of us (albeit in differing degrees) hold some grudge against our parents. 'My dad was overcritical.' 'My mom was too strict.' And while the hurt happened years ago, we continue to propagate it by bringing the shadows of the past into current relationships. We see parents in our spouses, our co-workers, and repeat the … [Read more...] about Letting go of resentment towards parents
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How to deal with Mommy Stress
People often think of 'job stress' but stay at home moms can also experience burn out. We run after kids, chauffeur them from one activity to the other, run the household. But the adage, 'If mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!' is true. Here are some ways to relieve mommy stress. … [Read more...] about How to deal with Mommy Stress
Work-life balance tips for working parents
You've reached the moment of truth: you realize that you are in the early stages of job burnout, and you tell yourself, 'This has got to stop.' You want to achieve work-life balance. You ‘re ready to make changes. But what do you do next? You can't quit your job, and your kids still need you. You still face the demands of a career, a family and maintaining a household. How … [Read more...] about Work-life balance tips for working parents
Toddler Won’t Talk? 4 Facts for Worried Parents
Some babies start talking as early as 9 months old; others (to the worry of their chagrin of their parents) can only manage garbled words and sounds even by their second birthday. While delayed speech can be an early sign of a developmental disorder, in many cases it's a classic case of miscommunication: parents don't recognize the 'first signs of speech' or the child … [Read more...] about Toddler Won’t Talk? 4 Facts for Worried Parents
7 Secrets to Surviving Your Child’s Teen Years
Here's the best proof of alien body-snatching: teenagers. One day you're the proud mother of a sweet, slightly muddy but still semi-logical child. Then bam! You wake up and you're living with a stranger. Clearly, he's been brainwashed. He has absolutely no recollection of house rules—particularly the ones involving curfew and taking out the garbage—and only a surface grasp of … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Surviving Your Child’s Teen Years