The guilt starts gnawing at me at night as I sip my chamomile tea after tucking my two girls to bed. It starts as a gentle nudge and builds up into a roaring river, sweeping away my peace in its wake. Maybe it’s the way my daughters' quip “goodnight mom, you are the best” that stifles me. ... View Post
5 Common Parenting Regrets That We Can Learn From
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Why You Need to Tweak Your Parenting Style if You Have a Highly Sensitive Child: 7 Practical Suggestions
Maybe you have a strong hunch like I do that you are raising a highly sensitive child. If children were cute little packages that we order and have delivered at our doorsteps, yours would be handed down flashing the warning ‘Fragile; Handle with care’. Maybe your heart breaks like mine ... View Post
How to Work From Home With Kids: 5 Tips to Keep You Productive
I dipped my feet into the warm dreamy waters of working from home after ditching my day job four years ago. I envisioned a cozy life, blissful even. The plan was to achieve my career goals while savoring my kids’ milestones and giggles. I felt like a cute little ice cream cone topped in caramel ... View Post
Are You Overzealous in Disciplining Your Kids? If You Are Guilty of These 5 Things Then You Probably Are.
I grew up grateful that my parents were not excessively strict with us. They let some of our mistakes slide. Mom, for instance, didn't always crack the whip when my sisters and I forgot the boiling milk on the fire till the raging flames had obliterated the last drop. With a dampened heart, she ... View Post