7 sacrifices Gen X parents made that are rarely acknowledged—but deeply appreciated
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the quiet things parents do that rarely get named. Not the big milestones. Not the photo-ready moments. But
8 ways the younger generation is redefining wealth through simplicity and intention
I was standing in line at the farmers’ market last Saturday when I overheard two college-aged kids talking about their weekend plans. Instead of discussing
7 everyday things that reveal if someone was deeply loved as a child
I was at the farmers’ market last Saturday when I noticed something that made me pause. A little girl, maybe three or four, was having
7 forgotten childhood hobbies that hit different when you pick them back up as an adult
I was watching my grandchildren the other day, sitting cross-legged on the grass, completely absorbed in what looked like nothing more than sticks, leaves, and
9 things permissive parents do that accidentally create entitled adults
I remember sitting at a café in Itaim Bibi, watching a kid throw a full-on tantrum because his mom wouldn’t buy him a second pastry.
If your teenager displays these 7 behaviors, you’re doing a better job than you think
Emilia is still a toddler, so I’m not navigating the teenage years yet. But I watch my friends parent their teens, and I also remember
Parents who have close bonds with their adult children never cross these 7 boundaries
My mom video-calls me almost every day, and I love it. We talk about everything from what I’m cooking for dinner to how Emilia’s learning
Children who grow up to be genuinely happy adults usually had parents who did these 8 things
I watch Emilia play with the neighbor kids in our building courtyard, and I think about what kind of adult she’ll become. Will she be
8 things you did as a parent that your adult children will resent you for, according to psychology
I was sitting at a café last week when I overheard two women in their thirties talking about their childhoods. One was explaining how her
If you experienced these 7 things as a child, you were emotionally neglected (even in a “good” home)
Emotional neglect doesn’t always look like what we imagine. There’s no yelling, no obvious abuse, no dramatic scenes that leave scars you can point to.
8 things the happiest kids have in common — and none of them involve money
We live in a world that constantly tells us happiness comes with a price tag. Better toys, fancier vacations, the latest gadgets. But if you’ve
7 phrases helicopter parents use without realizing how controlling they sound
I used to think I was giving Emilia freedom. She’s only a year old, but I let her explore the kitchen while I cook, climb