Being a parent and a mother in particular is one of the most important and challenging roles that someone can take on. It requires a great deal of patience, understanding, care, and attention to ensure that children receive the nurturing and guidance they need to develop into well-adjusted adults. Parenting is an incredibly rewarding experience …
Parenting is a beautiful yet challenging experience, one in which parents often find themselves feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and angry. As our children grow and learn, they will push boundaries and make mistakes. It’s our responsibility as parents to help guide them on the right path while still providing love and support. But, it can be …
In recent years, coding has become a highly sought-after skill, with many parents and educators encouraging kids to learn it at an early age. However, according to a study conducted by MIT, parents might want to consider having their children focus on music instead. The study revealed that students who took music lessons experienced improved …
Becoming a father can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. It comes with great responsibility, however, and when fathers aren’t mindful of their behavior, it can cause lasting damage to their children. From emotional unavailability and physical abuse to manipulation and guilt-tripping, there are many types of toxic fathers that can leave …
I understand where you’re coming from. Maybe it wasn’t easy for them to raise me and they wanted the best for me. They gave up a lot of their lives to make sure mine was as good as it could be, even if it meant sacrificing parts of themselves that I may never know of. …
Many people who have had the privilege of being looked after by devoted grandmothers recognize the unique and valuable ways that they influence a child’s development. Now, in an unprecedented study, researchers at Emory University have scanned grandmothers’ brains while viewing photos of their young grandchildren, providing a unique insight into this special intergenerational bond. …
While it’s sometimes easy to get caught up in providing financial and material stability for our children, they need more than that to thrive. Children are more likely to recall the memories of their parents’ presence rather than the size of their bank accounts, at least when they become adults. Time with a parent(s) is …
There are a few key signs that can indicate your mother is narcissistic. These include her lack of empathy for your feelings and needs, her inability to admit fault or accept criticism from others, and her frequent need for attention and admiration from those around her. She might also demand perfection from you in all …
Recent studies have found that stay-at-home moms may actually have the toughest job of all. Being a stay-at-home mom is one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs out there. It can be incredibly challenging as well as incredibly fulfilling, as it involves juggling many responsibilities while making sure your family is the number one …
Are you a mom or parent of one or more sons? If so, the results of a new study may give you pause for thought. A team of researchers studying dementia and brain aging recently found that mothers who have had two or more sons are at greater risk to experience accelerated brain aging than …
