Embracing Positive Parenting: Nurturing Pre-Teens and Teenagers

Parenting pre-teens and teenagers can be both rewarding and challenging. As children enter adolescence, they undergo significant changes and may exhibit behaviors that parents find concerning or challenging. It's essential for parents to manage these behaviors while avoiding unnecessary guilt. In this blog post, we will explore strategies to help parents navigate their children's behaviors and provide actionable ways to become more engaged in their education, growth, and development.

The Power of Trauma Informed Parenting: Creating Healing and Resilience

Parenting is a profound journey filled with joy, challenges, and opportunities for growth. For parents navigating the complexities of raising children who have experienced trauma, understanding and implementing trauma-informed parenting practices can make a significant difference. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of trauma-informed parenting, its impact on children's well-being, and practical strategies for creating a healing and resilient environment at home.

Promoting Positive Youth Development: A Guide for Urban Parents

Living in urban, metropolitan cities provides unique challenges and opportunities for parents when it comes to fostering the positive development of their children. In this blog post, we will explore the Positive Youth Development (PYD) framework and provide practical tips for urban parents to create a nurturing environment at home. We will also highlight certain pitfalls to avoid while reading to your children. Let's dive in!

Society is Way Too Hard on Parents

Imagine waking up one day and BOOM… you're responsible for a-whole-nother life. You're a parent, you have a child - and you can't change anything about this biological arrangement. It didn't just happen because you wished upon a star for a child . It didn't happen because a giant stork chose you to become a parent- it happened because you had unprotected sex (whether it was good or bad sex), and about 40 weeks later… your baby arrived. Now, I already know what some of you are thinking… and yes some people do make plans to have children. Some people adopt children, some do artificial insemination, and some people choose to become step-parents or legal guardians. The main point is that, whether you've planned to become a parent or not - you have entered a territory that requires you to always prepare to expect the unexpected. Which is EXACTLY why I just can't understand why everyone is so damn hard on parents!