You see her and think, “How does she do it alone?”. You might see her and think, “That’s what happens when you go after those types of men.” You may even see her and think, “How does a girl that pretty, smart, etc. end up alone raising a baby?”. Or maybe… "If she didn’t want a baby, she should have been more careful.” Maybe we don’t all go for marriage before a child. Perhaps that’s okay. I know a lot of unhappily married couples who stay in a marriage for the sake of their children, only to divorce once they’ve grown. Does this make them better than a single mom? I know being a single mom isn ..read more

The school year began, and with it, homework returned to the life of the parents of the schoolchildren. Why parents? Because many do their homework with the children, and some even instead of them. Before you stop doing something for the child, you need to understand why we are doing this. Usually, parents start doing homework for the child for the following reasons: Own childhood injuries. "My parents didn't support me at all. I won't do that ." Eventually, such desire gets out of control, we begin to do everything for our kids. Even something he can handle himself. Inadequate assessment. We ..read more

Being physically abused is one kind of living in a domestic violence environment. That’s said,  ...long-term health issues, like physical and mental ones, are highly seen in children who suffer a kind of domestic violence.  Children who witness violence between their parents are also at higher risk of being violent in their future relationships.  If you are an abused parent, it can be challenging to know how to protect your child. What are the short-term effects of domestic violence or child abuse? Children who live in homes where a parent is abused may feel fearful and anxiou ..read more

Photo courtesy of Pexels.com. Divorce often means a big shift in family dynamics, one that is tricky to navigate even in the best of circumstances. If you’ve recently gone through a separation, your kids may not know what to expect. Here are some ways you can help them find some joy. Share custody  According to family therapist, Arden Mullen, divorce puts kids at risk of educational, behavioral, and psychological problems. That’s a lot to worry about, and it is potentially serious. Add to it the guilt the divorced parents feel as the cause of those potential damages.  You and your e ..read more

Photo by Marcus Wöckel from Pexels In a world where many children grow up with privilege, it can be difficult for them to show gratitude and enjoy the moment. A sense of gratitude is one of the essential factors in a happy life. As parents, we want to guide our children towards a sense of appreciation for all they have.  Here are 15 tips that will develop your child's sense of gratitude: 1. Avoid comparisons and jealousy: We tend to compare ourselves with others, so much so that it can spoil our mood. Guidance towards being grateful is a great way for children to appreciate what they hav ..read more

Top Working Mom Tips to Find a Balance The days when a woman’s primary task was to look after the children and the house are long gone. Many families have financial struggles when a woman is on maternity leave. So many young moms try to return to work as soon as possible to become financially independent and support a family. Motherhood is a wonderful but challenging time, and it is crucial to follow mom's tips and tricks to find a happy medium in life. Meanwhile, you should head over to the best dating sites 2021 if you are looking for casual dating or a long-term commitment. If you are a new ..read more

I think my seven-year-old son suffers in solidarity with me. And I think it is an unconscious response from him because, like me, he is extremely empathetic. I also think it is a coping mechanism of childhood, allowing children to feel for and care for their family—in the only non-participant way that a child can: unconsciously. Most importantly, I think that empathy in children allows them to absorb the answers they seek without actively being involved (requiring most of their thoughts) or obsessed (devouring all of their thoughts whole), allowing no time or energy for the naiveté of childho ..read more

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. I am a hobbyist. I have hobbies. As in, multiple. I have always had many, and I can never seem to pare them down. My true loves all revolve around anything that I can do with my hands. I am not a singer, or a dancer (although I can shake a tailfeather when the mood strikes), or a musician. And I love anything that has to do with paper or dough. If collecting hobbies was a thing, I’d be #Winning.   As I sit here at my desk, I can see the remnants of at least five hobbies: embroidery, paper crafts, origami, hap ..read more

I talked to my counselor one day, and it was the second time I was doing a virtual meeting with her while I was driving. I know! Not the safest, but I am a busy mom trying to keep up with life. And that was the exact problem my counselor pointed out.   She asked me why I was driving again and didn’t take the time to sit down and find a quiet moment away from the kids and life to pour a little time myself. Out came my long-winded list of all the hoops I had to jump through and everything I needed to accomplish. My kids were away on spring break and spending it with their aunt. I still nee ..read more

“You look overwhelmed,” he said. As if his statement and acknowledgment on his part was some form of relief. I am overwhelmed, but I didn’t need HIM to know because that’s just fodder for the 24-hour a day text cycle of; “you’re overwhelmed, I can take the kids,” or “you’re ‘overwhelmed’ (insert air quotes with an eye-roll from him), and I would never ever be overwhelmed by anything especially caring for my children, I NEVER ASK ANYONE TO CARE FOR MY KIDS BECAUSE I LOVE THEM TOO MUCH AND I ALWAYS WANT TO BE WITH THEM,” or “it’s your weak genes” (yes, he actually said this ..read more