The other day in session, I heard a phrase that stopped me in my tracks:“Parents are parenting their childhood instead of their children.” It wasn’t from a book or podcast — it came directly from a client.And what made it even more interesting is that, like many of my clients, this person is also aContinue reading “Parenting Our Childhood Instead of Our Children”
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A Parent’s Punishment Blog: The Coincidence We Can’t Ignore
The post highlights alarming trends in youth mental health, suggesting a potential link to social media use. Suicide rates have surged significantly, along with increases in depression, self-harm, and bullying. The author urges parents to reflect on these statistics and their implications for children’s well-being and mental health.
Understanding ‘Ignorant Selfishness’ in Kids
The content discusses “ignorant selfishness” in children, highlighting that this behavior often stems from their developmental stage rather than malice. Parents are encouraged to understand these behaviors, adopt practical strategies, and establish clear boundaries to foster connection. The piece emphasizes the importance of nurturing emotional awareness in children while also ensuring parental self-care.
Toxic moms vs Good Fathers
Fathers play a crucial role in child development, providing emotional resilience and social competence through structured involvement. However, maternal gatekeeping can limit this participation, perpetuating cycles of absenteeism and dysfunction. Strategies to overcome gatekeeping include open communication and parenting education, emphasizing the need for cooperative co-parenting to enhance children’s well-being.
The Parenting Dilemma: Should You Let Your Kids Make Mistakes or Try to Control Their Choices?
Parenting Through Guilt: Letting Go and Supporting Growth Being a parent is hard—there’s no sugarcoating that. We face countless challenges if we want to be good parents, but today, I want to talk about the guilt that comes with watching our kids struggle. The kind of struggle I’m referring to isn’t about mental or physicalContinue reading “The Parenting Dilemma: Should You Let Your Kids Make Mistakes or Try to Control Their Choices?”
Jean Piaget and the Art of Child-Parent Communication
Introduction Effective communication between parents and children is a cornerstone of healthy child development. One of the pioneers in the field of child psychology, Dr. Jean Piaget, has provided valuable insights into how children think, learn, and communicate. This paper explores the life and work of Dr. Piaget, and offers practical tips for parents toContinue reading “Jean Piaget and the Art of Child-Parent Communication”
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