Love and connection are powerful, but for many adults, especially those who had to grow up too fast, love can feel confusing, exhausting, or even painful. One hidden reason behind many relationship struggles? A childhood shaped b…
What is enmeshment and why should parents be aware of it? Let’s be real parenting is hard. No one has all the answers, and everyone makes mistakes along the way. But some mistakes are harder to spot than others. One of the most o…
As parents, it's normal to want to keep our children safe. When they’re upset, struggling, or hurt, our first instinct is to jump in and fix the problem. It feels like the right thing to do after all, we just want to help. Bu…
Why trying to “fix” everything might do more harm than good and what to do instead. If you’re a parent, you know the urge. Your child is struggling, upset, or stuck and your instinct is to jump in and fix it. You offer advice, so…
Have you ever missed something from your childhood but couldn’t quite name it? Maybe it wasn’t a toy or a place but a feeling. A kind of love. Many psychologists believe that the love language you crave most as an adult often poi…
Ever wonder why no matter how much you achieve, you still don’t feel good enough? Or why you keep doubting yourself even when others believe in you? The root of that struggle often lies in your early years. If you grew up without…
If you’ve been feeling anxious about money, job security, or rising prices you’re not alone. But here’s something many people don’t realize: economic stress doesn’t just affect adults. It can change your entire family dynamic, es…
Like many driven women, I used to believe that "doing more" was the secret to success at work, at home, and especially as a parent. I thought more activities, more careful planning, and more involvement would make me …
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…
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…
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…