Anna Bykova is a lazy mom. And she isn’t ashamed to admit that. Moreover, the psychologist and the author of several best-selling books is even proud of this “title” as she believes that it gives her children an opportunity to become more independent. However, by laziness, Anna doesn’t mean lying on the sofa all day long, but a desire to not do everything herself. For example, sometimes it’s better to be “lazy” and let a 7-year-old do the dishes to improve their fine motor skills. And it’s fine that you’ll have to wipe the floor dry after this and wash the dishes again when the child isn’t looking.
Want to stop yelling at your kids? Find out why kids often don't listen until you're yelling and try these simple alternatives instead!
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
A mom feels like her MIL trusts her friend's parenting choices way more than hers.
It's perfectly natural to want to raise your voice when a toddler is having a tantrum. But experts say there is a better way.
In a world where only the strong survive… only the strong survive. And parents have no choice—they have to find their way around all of the challenges that their kids throw at them. And that means getting hella creative.
Read about the effects of helicopter parenting on kids, and get tips on when to avoid helicopter parenting and allow kids to be independent.
Definitions vary, but the "default parent" is usually a person within a two-partner household who, for whatever reason, has become the primary caregiver for the children.
Being a new parent is an extremely exciting yet chaotic time. While running on little to no sleep to ensure that their new family member is well taken care of, moms and dads try to adjust to their new lives as quickly as possible. Simple things like finding the time to take a shower become incredibly challenging, but little things like seeing your baby smile become what you live for.
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"I told him I would never look my young children in the eye and tell them their mother is dead and they need to get over it and accept a new mother."
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It can be hard to know how to react when a friend’s kid misbehaves at your home. What do you do when they clearly overstep any and all boundaries?
Daughter faces backlash from father whenever she is on her period, comes home one day to find he’s dumped her used menstrual products on her bed.
The mom broke down the numbers and their needs amounted to $4,000 — a sum she just didn't have.
"I realized how unprepared we truly were to have twins."
A parent's guide to the most important life skills for kids by age, from pre-schoolers to teens.
I wanted to share this No Screentime Until Printable Sheet again today because it has been wonderful for our family over the years. It teaches our children that there are more important things in life & screentime is the last resort. It gives them other screen-free ideas to helps them get lost in those activities
Lizards, snakes, or insects are less appreciated by people compared to our usual choice of pets. Maybe it's because they sometimes look scary or cold, but hopefully, by the end of this post, you will find beauty and cuteness within them.
Imagine being asked to babysit, and then being gastlit for refusing. What a world we live in, huh?
Instead of buying toys, Ruby McLellan’s father encouraged her to allocate her pocket money towards a pricier investment.
The mom unceremoniously let her daughter know that she expects her to move out once she turns 18. The dad, blindsided by her decision, found himself between the cold-hearted mom and the panicking daughter.
I worked so hard on these this year! Thought I would share this visual!
Raise close siblings with these 5 simple and positive parenting solutions that contribute to strong families and bonding.
Fragrance layering is a technique that combines scents to create a one-of-a-kind fragrance. Here's how to layer fragrances!
While no one can ever replace a parent, a close friend or a family member can become a significant figure in a child’s life.
When making a joke, one needs to be mindful about many things, including what the joke is about and the timing. Just like an insulting joke, an untimely one might have a short or long-term negative effect on the joke’s victim. As an example, frankly, quite a bizarre one, we can take today’s story – […]
According to therapists, these are signs you didn't have the healthiest relationship with your parent
This redditor was praised by the online community for how supportive he was with his children, especially when one of them came out to him as gay.
This mom is wondering if she was wrong for refusing to support her daughter's dream of going on TV to sing.
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These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for co-worker Secret Santas! This week, teacher Maria wrote in to the We Are Teachers HELPLINE! with the following Christmas conundrum: “What do I get for a Secret Santa gift for a …
A woman had a flying horror story when she was seated next to a mother and toddler who had to be changed three times over a four-hour flight.
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Are you too strict of a parent? These are 5 signs that you have too many boundaries and restrictions that can hamper your kid's development.
The psychologically damaging things parents say to their kids, undermine their kids' confidence and negatively affect their emotional and mental well-being.
One of the best things that any parent can do is teach their children independence. In some cases, parents motivate their kids to do chores with money. However, this can become comically expensive!
28 truly 'brutal' things said to parents by their kids that show they actually consider parents to be very old.
He offered to pay for her college tuition only on the condition that she studies computer science; when she does otherwise, he backs out.
It’s basically a given that raising a child is hard. “It takes a village” some might say, and they would be right. So, like in most things in life, it never hurts to sit down and do some research. And what better fount of knowledge than experienced parents?
Our children want to show us everything they can do, from doing a crazy jump off the curb to tracing their letters, getting an “A” at school, completing a beautiful drawing and more. They want to be seen. And we want them to feel great! Unfortunately, too often, we get stuck in a rut of … Continue reading "If I Shouldn’t Say “Good Job”, What Should I Say?"
We all fail from time to time—it’s inevitable. Sometimes it happens at work, sometimes at home. We fail at making spreadsheets and creating pitches, when trying new recipes or changing up the old ones, we sometimes fail as friends, partners, and parents, too. That is why trying to do something new or especially challenging can be very hard.
Man confronts both his wife and mother-in-law after the MIL punishes his stepdaughter for simply sneaking sister's donut.
Canada-based trauma therapist Morgan Pommells recently addressed moms and dads out there, asking them to stop certain behaviors they engage in in front of their children.
When a situation is getting heated with your child, a script that has been spoken many times before may threaten to come out of your mouth. “That’s ENOUGH!” “I […]Continue Reading
