Parenting

Parenting is deeply rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Between caring for young children, managing school schedules, and balancing household and work responsibilities, parents often find themselves drained at the end of the day.

Single parenting can be hard, but these tips can help you learn to go easier on yourself.

Self-care helps parents prevent burnout and nurture stronger bonds.

Ease sibling transitions by supporting firstborns with routines, empathy, and one-on-one time.

Struggling to find time for your partner? Follow these 7 simple steps to create more quality moments together!

Talking to kids about difficult subjects—like loss, mental health, or life changes—can be intimidating. However, fostering open communication is key to building trust and helping them navigate life’s complexities.

Parental screen time impacts kids—model balance to build connection.

Building trust with your child is key to ensuring they will be willing to discuss tough topics with you. Consider these tips on how to begin to build or strengthen trust with your child.

Balancing life’s demands can be challenging, especially when managing work, family, and personal interests. In fact, balancing work duties and family responsibilities is an ongoing struggle for many American adults.

In 2017–2018, 28% of middle schoolers and 16% of high schoolers reported bullying, while cyberbullying affected 33% and 30% respectively, according to national school safety data.

Perhaps at times you may have felt symptoms, such as increased anxiety and stress, feelings of helplessness, trouble with relationships, etc., and wondered about how it may be affecting you and/or your family.

If your child dislikes loud noises, scratchy clothes, or surprises, and is highly observant or emotionally deep, they may be a highly sensitive child.

The list can go on and on. All this rushing about can result in feeling a desperate need for more time to spend enjoying our family. Some adjustments may be needed to adapt to all the hustle and bustle. How do we spend our time wisely?

The initial reaction to an autism diagnosis can bring many emotions. Some parents have reported feeling “grief and uncertainty…as they realize the unending nature of this disability” (Lutz et al., 2012, p. 206).

Some of the most treasured relationships that exist in families are relationships between parents and children. These can be the source of the greatest joys, but likewise the source of the greatest pains.

Did you know that playing as a family is not just fun but also an investment in your child’s development and the strength of your family’s relationship?

Social emotional learning is valuable for children and their outlooks on life, as well as the development of problem-solving skills and perseverance in everyday activities.

Resentment in relationships could potentially be traced back to feeling we have been mistreated, neglected, or taken advantage of. As a result of such strong feelings, the positive emotions of love and trust can weaken.

"The mortality impact of being socially disconnected is similar to that caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.” The profound effects of loneliness can be felt by anyone and are best helped by a strong community.