Handling Defiance: You’re Not the Boss of Me!
By Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…How should I respond when he yells ‘You’re not the boss of me!’?” Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s…
Parenting
On Anger
By Jeremy Majid This morning, my nearly four-year-old daughter committed the ultimate sin: she woke her baby brother up, on purpose. Why did she…
Is it Time to Give up Naps?
By Elizabeth Pantley A mother asks: “My three–year–old never wants to take a nap. She complains and fusses about it every day. It takes…
Want a Trustworthy 14-Year-Old?
By Dr. Laura Markham I had a major Aha! moment one summer when my almost 14-year-old daughter had some friends over for a sleepover….
Invite Dependence
By Adrienne Wood Jasper sat on the bench, unmoving. His face wore a scowl. In front of him were a noisy group of children in the swimming pool beginning their lesson. “Come on Jasper!”…
Small Adventures: Reimagining Travel When You Have Tiny Humans in Tow
By Jane Marsh Travelling with a baby or even an energetic toddler can feel like a never-ending series of questions. You want to explore…
How raising animals benefits children
By Emily Folk When kids leave their shoes in the living room or the front door open, we often say something like, “I didn’t…
Motherhood to Matriarch – My Matrescence Journey
By Mindi Kelly Matrescence: /mæˈtres.ənts/ noun [U] – the process of becoming a mother: the physical, psychological and emotional changes experienced after the birth…
Matrescence and the Fragmented Mind
By Camilla van Rosendal There are days when my thoughts feel unfinished. Not forgotten, just interrupted. Mid-sentence. Mid-idea. Mid-breath. I am stirring dinner on…
Parenting Anxious Children: You Are Not the Problem, But You Are The Solution
As a mum of two daughters, one of whom has an anxiety condition, Katrina Batey understands first-hand the unique challenges that come with parenting…
12 Tips to Build a Stronger Sibling Bond
By Dr. Laura Markham “In many sibling relationships the rate of conflict can be high, but the fun times in the backyard and the…
Haircare Services That Fit Around Family Life
Founded by Jess Richardson, Healthy Hair is a mobile, in-home hairdressing service built around the realities of family life. Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, Healthy Hair offers…
Catch Your Child Doing Something Right
By Dr. Laura Markham “If all you did was just look for things to appreciate, you would live a joyous, spectacular life.” – Esther…
We Have Two Vital Emotional/Relational Needs
By Lelia Schott In our very first moments on earth, we seek connection. We spend our entire lives seeking or avoiding it depending on…
Ready to Snap? How to Catch Yourself and Get Back on Track
By Dr. Laura Markham Here’s how to start shifting your gears to get out of that irritable space. “Can you give tips on how…
The Days That Will Leave Us
By Camilla van Rosendal Some mornings pass without ceremony. Shoes are pulled on, and lunch boxes filled. One of my children calls my name…
The Family That Plays Together
By Dr. Laura Markham From the infectious fun of side-splitting laughter to the exuberance of an impromptu pillow fight, infusing a spirit of joy…
10 Tips for Handling Bad Weather Days With Toddlers
By Jane Marsh You want to take your bundle of joy outside, but the weather isn’t speaking your language. There are ways to keep…
From One to Two
By Sarah Noble There are so many things I haven’t done in life because of fears, anxieties, ‘what if’s. I let the fear, the unknown…
Parents Feel Separation Anxiety, Too!
By Elizabeth Pantley It’s one of the secrets of parenthood: Not just children get separation anxiety! Many parents are unprepared for the feelings of…