7 things thoughtful parents do that make their grown kids call them just to talk
Let’s be honest—there’s something special about getting a call from your adult child that isn’t about bills, problems, or the car breaking down. Just a
If your goal is to raise a confident and secure child, say goodbye to these 10 quiet habits
Some of the habits that quietly wear down a child’s confidence don’t look cruel at all. They look efficient, responsible, even loving. In my sixties—after
7 TV shows that quietly defined childhood for millions of families
There’s something special about the shows we grew up with—the ones that played softly in the background while the smell of dinner drifted through the
7 phrases parents use when they quietly expect grandchildren you’re not sure you want
Let’s be honest—family conversations about kids (or the lack of them) can get a little… interesting. Especially when you’re an adult child, and your parents
If you’ve survived these 7 life struggles, you’re stronger than 90% of adults
Let’s be honest—most of us don’t feel “strong” every day. Some mornings, strength just means remembering to move the laundry to the dryer before it
7 ways first-time parents overthink everything—and how second-time parents let it all go
If there’s one universal truth about parenting, it’s this: the first time around, we’re all a little bit terrified. We read every book, Google every
8 simple things great teachers do that make students remember them forever
Let’s be honest—most of us can still name that one teacher who changed how we saw ourselves. Maybe it was the English teacher who saw
9 things emotionally intelligent parents never say to their teenagers
Let’s face it: parenting a teenager can sometimes feel like trying to defuse a bomb while blindfolded. One wrong move—or in this case, one poorly
8 things parents do that quietly damage their child’s confidence without realizing it
Let’s be honest—parenting can feel like one long guessing game with no answer key. We all want to raise confident, capable kids who can handle
If your boomer parents criticize these 6 things about your life, it’s not resentment—it’s grief over everything they sacrificed to raise you
My mother stood in my kitchen last Thanksgiving, surveying the Ikea furniture and rental agreement on the counter. “But you have a master’s degree,” she
10 parenting habits Boomers thought were normal — but their adult kids still struggle with
Some of what Boomers did as parents made their kids sturdy—walk yourself to school, fix what you can, call your grandmother. Some of it? It
People who are easily irritated by loud chewing sounds usually display these 8 unique behaviors, says psychology
Ever found yourself cringing at the sound of someone loudly chewing gum or crunching chips? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not “too sensitive.” There’s