The 8 little things I do to make sure my grandkids love coming over
When my first grandchild was born, I swore I’d be the kind of grandma whose house they can’t wait to visit. Not because it’s filled
7 subtle signs your adult children deeply respect you, even if they don’t say it directly
Respect looks different once your kids are grown. It’s not about them calling you “sir” or “ma’am,” or rushing to take your advice at every
7 quiet signs your adult children only visit out of obligation—and what it reveals about your parenting
The realization arrives during an ordinary Sunday dinner. Your daughter checks her phone for the third time in ten minutes. Your son’s “How was your
If you grew up with controlling and overly strict parents, these 8 traits will feel familiar
Growing up in a home where rules ruled everything leaves its mark—sometimes in ways you don’t even notice until adulthood. Maybe you’ve always felt a
Parents who favor daughters usually show these 8 unconscious behaviors
Let’s be honest: most parents would swear they love their kids equally. And I believe them. But here’s the tricky part — love might be
7 subtle parenting lessons I wish I’d discovered before having children
Some lessons only reveal themselves at 3 a.m. with a feverish toddler or during a Tuesday morning shoe meltdown when you’re already late. If I
Psychology says parents who value peace over perfection raise more confident adults
Feeling calm in a storm isn’t just a nice personality trait. I believe it’s a parenting strategy. Over the years (first as a dad, now
If you want your grandchildren to love you more, start doing these 7 things
Let’s be honest: kids don’t fall in love with grandparent titles. They fall in love with how you make them feel—seen, safe, and a little
10 small habits parents adopt that make their adult children want to call them more often
Some parents think more calls are about clever reminders or guilt trips. In my experience, it’s smaller than that. It’s how you show up—light, consistent,
7 subtle things parents do that make kids feel like they’re never enough
Kids roll their eyes like it’s an Olympic sport. You set a curfew, ask for help with the bins, or suggest an early night—and suddenly
8 subtle ways parents accidentally make their adult children less likely to visit, according to psychology
When our kids are little, they cling to us. They reach for our hand, follow us from room to room, and climb into our beds
9 tantrum mistakes even good parents make (and quick swaps)
Let’s be honest: tantrums can derail even a well-planned Tuesday. I’ve had a grocery run with a serene stroller nap turn into a parking-lot protest