The art of terrible communication: 7 things people say without realizing how self-centered they sound
I was at a playdate last month when another mom interrupted my story about Ellie’s first week of kindergarten to say, “Oh, that reminds me
When kids disown their parents: 8 behaviors that push adult children away for good
Most parents assume their relationship with their children is permanent. No matter what happens, blood is blood, family is family. But that’s not always how
6 signs your child is emotionally dysregulated (not just being dramatic)
Your child is melting down over something small. Again. The tears, the yelling, the inability to calm down no matter what you do. It’s easy
9 phrases insecure parents use that damage their children without meaning to
Insecure parents love their children. That’s not the question. The problem is that their own unresolved insecurities leak into their parenting through words they don’t
8 things socially awkward people do at parties that instantly reveal their discomfort
Last weekend, I dragged myself to a work colleague’s birthday party. I knew exactly three people there, and within the first ten minutes, I found
If your grandchildren avoid visiting, you’re probably doing these 8 things without realizing
My mother-in-law lives in Santiago, and every time we visit with Emilia, I watch how she lights up around her granddaughter. The connection is real
8 things you should never say to a highly sensitive child
Ellie came home from her first week of kindergarten and burst into tears. Not because anything terrible happened. Because her teacher had rearranged the classroom.
7 phrases I stopped using that transformed my relationship with my children
I used to think I was doing pretty well at this whole parenting thing. Then one afternoon, I watched Ellie’s face crumple when I snapped
If a man still does these 8 things after 40, he never grew up emotionally (and it shows)
Age doesn’t equal maturity. You can turn 40, 50, even 60, and still be operating with the emotional development of someone much younger. Physical aging
7 behaviors people with poor social skills often display without realizing how they come across
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like something went wrong, but you’re not quite sure what? Or maybe you’ve noticed people seem
Psychology says people who gravitate towards these 6 colors tend to display a higher level of intellect
Have you ever noticed that certain colors just feel right to you? That you’re drawn to specific shades again and again, whether it’s in your
If you can’t stand the sound of people chewing, psychology says you display these 7 characteristics
Do you feel genuine rage when someone chews loudly? Does the sound of someone breathing heavily make you want to flee the room? Can pen