Before you can outright ask, ‘why Montessori is bad?’ or even ‘good’ for that matter, let’s get back to the basics. While looking up parenting tips or having conversations about different kindergarten options, the term ‘Montessori education’ might have popped up. And that’s absolutely expected if you are new to the parenting community. After all, Montessori education is something inevitable to consider when you are looking for preschools for your children. While multiple studies and research have shown a positive impact in different preschoolers who have in the past undergone Montessori educat ..read more

For years, I was confused why my father was always so distant, always so emotionally unavailable to me. Years later, I realized he had a dismissive avoidant attachment to me. Just saying that, dismissive avoidant attachment is a term that applies to any individual who tries to avoid or avoids emotional closeness, connection and attachment to others. Any individual suffering from dismissive avoidant attachment generally does not pursue any type of romantic relationships, and might even actively avoid the same. But my dad did change for the better – it took him years to open up to me emotionally ..read more

There are so many of us who spend half of our lives in the presence of emotionally immature parents – and in most cases, you are not even aware for the longest time. This is so common in the context of intergenerational trauma that such a factor is conditioned as well as maintained from generation to generation. For instance, a kid might witness how their parents are unable to emotionally connect with them. They might pull their child for emotional connection one week and then simply push them away the next week. They might struggle to provide their children with physical or emotional needs in ..read more

As parents, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our children. When they were little, it was easier to control their environments and monitor their safety. However, that becomes harder to manage once they become teenagers. This causes us significant anxiety and worry, especially when we begin to drive! Teen drivers face unique challenges and risks on the road due to their lack of experience and susceptibility to distractions. Fortunately, we have the power to promote safe driving habits and instill responsible behaviors in our teens. In this guide, we will explore effective stra ..read more

Teen Drivers: A Parent’s Guide To Promoting Safe Driving Habits Image by Sean Locke Photography on Shutterstock As parents, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our children. When they were little, it was easier to control their environments and monitor their safety. However, that becomes harder to manage once they become teenagers. This causes us significant anxiety and worry, especially when we begin to drive! Teen drivers face unique challenges and risks on the road due to their lack of experience and susceptibility to distractions. Fortunately, we have the power to promote s ..read more

Looking for a pair of boots for your child that are durable, comfortable, and go with everything? A pair of Ropers may be just what you need! As you may have noticed, these shoes have become quite popular in recent years, and fashion experts predict that this trend isn’t going anywhere soon. Paired with jeans, shorts, skirts, and even pretty dresses, Roper boots add a cute Western flair to children’s outfits. Seeing a little one rock a pair of Roper boots is just too adorable to handle. But there is much more to love about these boots. First Things First: What Is The Difference Between A Roper ..read more

Adults who love to travel the world a lot when they become parents realize that their adventures will never be the same. If at a young age, you went on adventures in search of new acquaintances, parties, and love, or you liked traveling to get to know this world better, then with the appearance of children, your priorities will change. This does not mean that you should start traveling less. On the contrary, you can continue to travel and do a lot of cool things with your kids. Nobody says you can’t be great parents. Rather, you can start making many useful and fun things along with your littl ..read more

When a couple undergoes a divorce, it is usually done after taking their child’s best interests at heart. For the child’s well-being, it is vital that both parents get to spend meaningful, quality time with their children – that way, their children can maintain a good relationship with both parents. It is vital for any child’s growth and development that their connection is nurtured and preserved. For this very reason, shared custody is becoming increasingly common and millennial parents. But then again, in certain cases, it might be a child’s best interest to live under a parent’s full custod ..read more

Embarking on the journey of introducing solid foods to your baby is an exciting milestone in their development. As a parent, you may feel anticipation, joy, and anxiety for your baby’s first solids. However, the transition shouldn’t be as hard as you’ve heard for it to be. But fear not! With the right guidance and a step-by-step approach to the baby’s first food starting solids, you can ensure a smooth transition into this new phase of your baby’s life. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through starting solids, from the best time to the various food options, all while keeping your li ..read more

Divorce is everything but easy. Even couples who are lucky to end things amicably can struggle a lot to actually navigate the different complexities and issues of divorce, not to mention coping with both emotional and financial fallouts that are associated with ending a relationship, a marriage. On top of that, divorcing a narcissist demands even more courage and resilience. When you are mentally prepared to leave your narcissistic spouse, it can start to feel like you are getting ready to climb a steep mountain, a mountain whose top is lost in the clouds. How can anyone mentally get ready to ..read more