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The toxic legacy of parent shaming – and the damage it does to children
Shaming parents for the way they are bringing up their children is nothing new. Parent shaming and blaming has long been a recurring theme in expert narratives on child-rearing. In the 19th century, parents were frequently accused of lacking the … Continue reading
The Role of Mindful Parenting in Individual and Social Decision-Making in Children
Children are confronted with an increasing amount of choices every day, which can be stressful. Decision-making skills may be one of the most important “21st century skills” that children need to master to ensure success. Many aspects of decision-making, such … Continue reading
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Bonding with baby: what it should feel like and how long it may take
We often assume that giving birth triggers immediate feelings of joy and unconditional love that last a lifetime. But after a long and painful delivery, not every parent feels immediately attracted to the wrinkled and crying newborn who desperately wants … Continue reading
Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children
It’s natural for parents to do whatever they can to keep their children safe and healthy, but children need space to learn and grow on their own, without Mom or Dad hovering over them, according to new research published by … Continue reading
Parenting in a Pandemic
I am a graduate student in coursework, and I am also the parent of a 2-year-old. With offices and daycares closed due to COVID-19, my typical workday is shortened and often interrupted with requests to walk to the park, read … Continue reading
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For a child, being carefree is intrinsic to a well-lived life
Some people are lucky enough to look back at their childhood with affection for a time in life without much stress and anxiety. They might think of long hours spent playing in the backyard free of worry, or pursuing projects … Continue reading
Coronavirus School Closures: An Educational Opportunity
A pandemic is never a good thing. It’s a terrible thing. But maybe some good can come from it. Anything that disrupts our usual ways of being can lead us to try new ways of being, ways that might, in … Continue reading
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How to Talk to Your Anxious Child About the Coronavirus
It is hard to go anywhere these days without hearing someone talk about the novel coronavirus. Here are some of the things I have heard over the past week: “We are all about to die.” — Teenagers leaving a message … Continue reading
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Helping Your Child Thrive During The Coronavirus Pandemic
During this coronavirus pandemic, I have been conducting an ever-increasing number of online consultations and parent coaching sessions. What I am seeing more and more frequently are parents who are struggling with trying to juggle being homebound, attend to their … Continue reading
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Parenting in the Time of the Coronavirus
The newly emerged coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) is probably all you are reading or thinking about these days. And for good reason. There is no specific treatment or vaccine available, and we are essentially all susceptible. We don’t know much about … Continue reading
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