Why Your Teen Needs More Than Just You
Let’s be real—parenting a teenager today is no joke. The mood swings, the silence, the late-night overthinking (yours and theirs), the tech addiction, the endless comparison game on social media—it’s a lot. And as much as we love our teens and want to be their number one cheerleaders, we’re not always the ones they want […]
No! It’s Not Just You!!!
Let’s be real — parenting is beautiful, but it’s also brutal sometimes. There are days we feel like superheroes. We pull off school runs, deadlines, tantrums, and dinner all before sunset. And then there are days we feel we are completely failing at this thing called parenting. But here’s the thing no one tells you […]
To yell or not to yell?
One of the classic indicators for a parent that is practising ‘gentle parenting’ is that they do not yell since gentle parenting emphasises calm, respectful communication and understanding. Not yelling or raising one’s voice is fundamental in gentle parenting for building a positive relationship with your child based on trust and empathy. However, this isn’t […]
The Importance of ‘Messy Play’ in early childhood
For the parents with toddlers – yeah – this one’s for you! Maybe you need to hear this validation from me to further settle your heart and mind (and senses): those toddlers making a ‘mess’ – are PERFECTLY FINE! Yes! I said it – ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, UNDOUBTEDLY – A – OKAY! So the excess tissue […]
The Power of Saying ‘NO’
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day; let’s call her Karen for the purpose of this blog. Karen has a daughter, named Lilly. Karen’s sister, Lauren, came to visit her at home, and Karen was enjoying a conversation Lilly and Lauren were having in the living room. Lauren had asked Lilly, […]
The Power of Saying YES!
I know, I know …. Shouldn’t it be the power of ‘NO’? Don’t worry, we’ll get to the ‘No’, but for now, let’s focus on the power of you saying ‘YES’ to your child! Yes….I said it…saying YES! Believe it or not, saying ‘yes’ can help to create a buffer for the times you have […]
Is having a Strict Parenting style beneficial to your child ?
Also known as ‘authoritarian’, a.k.a. ‘no-nonsense parent, a.k.a. ‘the disciplinarian, a.k.a. ‘stern’ / ‘firm’ parent. The old-school word for the no-nonsense parent is ‘strict’. That label, especially in this present age of ‘gentle parenting’, seems quite… well, counterculture and almost ‘abusive’. In fact, parents who are labelled as strict get a bad rep, even though […]
Affirmations for Parents
Okay, another serious one – but an important one! As parents, the focus is usually the children – I guess the function is in the name: Parent, /ˈpɛːrənt/ noun a person’s father or mother. The title infers the function – but somehow, we seem to forget ourselves in the equation of life, and self-care takes a […]
Do Affirmations (for your child) Really Work?
I am sure you have heard the term ‘affirmations’ floating around, whether it’s on social media, on the radio or in a movie. But what is it really? Well, a reliable source (Cough: Wikipedia) says that: “Affirmations refer primarily to the practice of positive thinking and self-empowerment—fostering a belief that “a positive mental attitude supported […]
How to handle Toddler Tantrums
It’s not that we can not get enough of talking about tantrums; it’s just that as a parent, while tantrums are a normal part of child development and can be frustrating for parents, they are not typically considered traumatic for the parent. Nonetheless, frequent or intense tantrums can lead to parental stress, anxiety, and feelings […]