Child Developemenet

How Childhood Trauma Speeds Up Your Body’s Aging Process

Did you know that what happens to us in childhood can affect how fast we age on a biological level? It’s not just an old saying that stress makes people age faster. Science now shows that childhood trauma and stress can literally…

Are Adults Taking Over Childhood?

Have you noticed how childhood has changed over the years? What used to be a time filled with freedom, scraped knees, and silly adventures has now turned into a world where parents are hovering, supervising, and stepping in way t…

How Your Childhood Shapes Who You Fall in Love With

Ever wondered why you're drawn to a certain type of partner again and again? It might have more to do with your childhood than you think. Our early experiences, especially with caregivers, quietly shape how we connect with ot…

Being a Parent in a Judgmental World

A couple of weeks ago, I was flying with my 5-year-old daughter. She was calm and patient as we waited to board. Behind us, another mom was traveling solo with her child. You could see how worn out she looked, just by her eyes. A…

Closing the Gap: How Society Still Fails Moms and Dads

We talk a lot about gender equality, but when it comes to parenting, the playing field is still far from level. Two major issues continue to hold families back: the motherhood penalty and the fatherhood competence gap. Both are r…

3 Powerful Ways to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Want your kids to grow into confident, resilient adults? Teaching them emotional intelligence is the key.   Many parents dream of giving their children a better childhood than they had. They want to break harmful patterns, avoid …

The 3 Word Formula for Handling Any Difficult Child

Every parent has faced those tough moments tantrums, defiance, or just flat-out refusal to listen. Whether it's a toddler throwing a fit, a rebellious teenager, or even an adult child pushing boundaries, it can feel overwhelm…

The 7 Key Ways a Child's Brain Thinks

Young children often seem unpredictable or confusing to parents because they don’t always act in logical ways. That’s because their emotions guide their actions even when they can’t fully express how they feel.   When we look at …

The Seven Most Common Harmful Childhood Beliefs

Children develop core beliefs in their early years that shape their self-image, expectations from others, and how they perceive the world. These beliefs influence nearly every decision they make throughout life. The first 5 to 7 …

When an Adult Child Blames You: "This is all because of you."

Many parents feel emotionally drained, carrying the heavy weight of guilt placed on them by their struggling adult child. They often feel stuck, torn between defending themselves and accepting blame they don’t deserve. If this si…

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