Tag: emotions
Raising Connected Boys: Building the Bond Your Son Needs Most
Posted onIf you are raising a boy today, you might sometimes feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. We see the headlines, and they can be scary. We know that boys are facing a silent […]
Guiding Your Daughter Through the Storm: Being Her Calm Center
Posted onWe are trying to guide our daughters through a complicated world, and sometimes it feels like the ground is constantly shifting beneath our feet. If you’ve been feeling the weight of this responsibility, take a deep […]
Stop Keeping Score: How to Move From Resentment to a “We Team”
Posted onWe often hear that parenting is the most beautiful, exhausting job in the world. But let’s be honest about the “exhausting” part for a moment. When you’re in the thick of raising kids, it’s normal for […]
Screen Time Tips: Why Screen Time Battles Happen And What Drives Your Child’s Habits
Posted onIf you’re searching for screen time tips on how to reduce screen time for kids without conflict, you’re not alone. Many parents tell us the hardest part isn’t just setting limits — it’s breaking deeply ingrained […]
7 Expert Tips for Better Sleep for Families (and How to End Bedtime Battles for Good)
Posted onBedtime shouldn’t feel like a nightly power struggle. Yet for many families, evenings are filled with stalling, tears, worries, and repeated wake-ups that leave everyone exhausted. The good news? Better sleep is possible—at any age—with the […]
Dopamine Loop vs Happiness: How to Calm Screen-Time Meltdowns in Kids
Posted onScreen-time meltdowns aren’t just ‘bad behavior’—they are often driven by a powerful and addictive dopamine loop cycle. Curious? In a dopamine loop, your child’s brain struggles to shift from high-reward screen stimulation to real life. The […]
Positive Routines for Toddlers: Eat, Play, and Sleep (Updated for 2026)
Posted onYou are your child’s first teacher. This is why establishing positive routines for your toddler is crucial. Together you and your child will learn what is needed to support their learning to do things. Children’s inborn […]
Teaching Kids Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Values: Peace Begins at Home
Posted onDr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s values—nonviolence, empathy, courage, and service—can be taught to our kids through everyday parenting. This guide turns MLK’s big ideas into simple practices families can use with kids of any age, including […]
Reflection & Goal-Setting: For You, Your Parenting Partner, and Your Family
Posted onYour 2025 Look-Back and 2026 Dream Forward As we spend December wrapped in holiday traditions and family time, it’s a powerful moment to pause. Before rushing into resolutions, we invite you to take a breath, look […]
Protect Teens’ Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety
Posted onWe expect some drama in the teen years. The eye rolls, the slammed doors, the grunts. But how do you know when it’s just teenage moodiness—and when it’s something more? Mood Swings or Something More? When […]
