Caring Matters
A child’s brain and body are not fully developed at birth. Besides, food, water, and shelter, a child needs attuned relational care of another human being. Unfortunately, many parents are still clueless as to what [Read More]
The favorite line of most estranged parents utters ‘even though I did the best for my kids, yet they hate me‘. Or ‘how can they be so ungrateful for all I have done?’ That is [Read More]
Modern life is filled with many conveniences and we mistakenly assume that they must be good for us. But that is usually not the case. There are numerous things we believe are good for our [Read More]
Raising kids to be rejection-proof is critical for their mental health and happiness. And it is a teachable attribute that should be instilled when they are young. Life can never be one smooth sailing trip [Read More]
As parents we want our kids to be happy and successful and we try our best. Unfortunately, best in parental lexicon means scheduling and controlling every aspect of their lives leaving very little time for [Read More]
These are tough times we are going through. Coronavirus has changed the landscape of our world. For our kids, this period may remain etched in their memories and shape how they deal with any future [Read More]
I was raised to be an obedient child but was never socialized about the ways of the world. I was programmed to have blind faith in my parents, adults, and church. And as long as [Read More]
In the movie The Horse Whisperer,‘ the main star Robert Robert plays a horse trainer who gently heals a traumatized horse and its little owner. He uses gentle vocal commands and calm body language to [Read More]
As parents, we hope our child will be confident and successful. However, even the most well-meaning parents inadvertently and unwittingly instill the self-defeating mindset of self-doubt onto their child/children. This toxic legacy is a big block [Read More]
Preschool is an important step in your child’s life. It is your child’s first foray into the world alone. And this nonetheless shapes his/her view of the external environment for life. Preparing for this transition [Read More]