You want to be the best parent you can be, but sometimes it feels unbelievably hard to figure out a guidepost for us, especially in a culture that’s putting unattainable expectations on ourselves and our kids. We’re all starting to recognise that it’s not helping our...
If the holidays feel a little lonelier or more complicated than they used to, you’re not imagining it. Families across the country are navigating a loneliness epidemic at the same time that many of the traditions and community structures that once held us...
Nothing spikes a parent’s anxiety quite like the worry that your child is lonely or being left out. So when your child comes home saying, “I had no one to play with today,” it can hit hard. But here’s the surprising truth most parents don’t realize: very few...
When your child has a meltdown, whether it’s over brushing their teeth, taking a shower, or doing homework, your instinct is probably to fix it. You want to calm them down, stop the crying, make the feelings go away. But is that really how we raise emotionally healthy...
When you suspect your child might have ADHD, it’s common to feel overwhelmed. One teacher says they’re distracted, a pediatrician tells you to “keep an eye on it,” and meanwhile Google leaves you scrolling through endless lists of symptoms. It’s no wonder parents feel...
Last week, I had coffee with a fellow Richmond parent who was worried about her 9-year-old. “He used to love school,” she told me, “But now he fights me every morning. Is this just a phase, or should I be concerned?” It’s a question I...
