Saying “no” to your child is a tough job. It’s even harder when you see the disappointment in their eyes or hear them throw a tantrum. But as a parent, setting boundaries and teaching your child to respect them is crucial. Fortunately, there are ways to say “no” without actually saying it. Yes, you heard […] The post 5 Ways To Say NO To Your Child Without Actually Saying No appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

Life as a working parent isn’t easy. Trying to juggle raising kids and having a career is often a constant challenge. This is something that can bring a lot of guilt, and in turn, puts you under a lot of pressure in every area of your life. So, are there ways to being a working […] The post How to Find Balance in Your Life as a Working Mom appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

As of late, there’s been online discourse about “gentle parenting” and how millennials often prefer to employ it. That is, the idea that being harsh, derisory, intense, and dismissive are not good parenting styles, and as such learning to gently push your child in the right direction is important.  Of course, on the face of […] The post When Does Gentle Parenting Go Too Far? appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

It’s out of the blue; you have just discovered you’re going to be a mom. Surprise! If you’re reading this clutching a pregnancy test with a result you didn’t plan for, take a deep breath. If you’re reading this clutching a pregnancy test with a result you didn’t plan for, take a deep breath. You’re […] The post When Life Hands You a Plus Sign: Navigating Unplanned Parenthood appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

When you’re trying to conceive, it feels like you’re constantly hearing about hormones—those invisible little messengers zipping through your bloodstream, coordinating the complex symphony that is your reproductive system. But what happens when the harmony turns into a cacophony? Hormonal imbalances can sneak up, turning what should be a natural process into a series of […] The post Navigating Hormonal Highs and Lows: Understanding Fertility’s Delicate Balance appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

Parenthood can be one of the most fulfilling yet difficult journeys you will ever undertake, with each parent embarking upon it with unique values, backgrounds, and experiences that contribute to an eclectic blend of parenting styles. As you discover different approaches for nurturing your little ones you will see there is no single right way […] The post Raising Children with Different Paths to Parenthood appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

No matter how studious your children might be, chances are they don’t want to sit and do their homework every evening. While this is likely the case, homework isn’t something your children can choose to do and they need to in order to prepare them for their studies and also get them ready for their […] The post How To Encourage Your Children To Do Their Homework appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

Every parent wants their child to grow up with a confidence that allows them to make friends, work hard and believe that they can achieve anything the put their mind to, but it doesn’t always work out that way, and many children start out in life with very little confidence in themselves or their own […] The post How to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

Preparing your child for the next stage in your education journey—moving from high school or college—is an important step for both the child and parent. It indicates a period in your child’s life when they will be learning to be more independent and probably leaving the family for the first time to fend for themselves. […] The post How Parents Can Support Their College Aged Child appeared first on Raising Children 101 ..read more

As a parent, your job, in helping your children navigate the world with as great a chance of success as possible, does not end once they are grown up and out of the home. While under your care, you can impart them with all kinds of core skills that will be important for their development. You might not be able to make their educational choices for them anymore, but you can certainly encourage them to look for the training and experience that will help them thrive in the world of work. Here, we’re going to look at some of the skills that you might want to encourage them towards. Analytic Skills ..read more