Parenting Social Media and Updates
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A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to reduce ADHD arguments without raising your voice
Proud to be on this podcast with the man who made me understand the incredible value of free play -- and how much kids are learning even when not being "taught." That is, the inspirational Peter Gray: https://t.co/PzIhPVqRxR
Mister Rogers would have been 98 today. His assuring antidote to the anxieties about imperfection in parenting https://t.co/WvMvSyxbuL
YOUR “WELL-BEHAVED” CHILD MIGHT BE AFRAID — NOT JUST DISCIPLINED. • Silence can signal fear. • Obedience isn’t always confidence. • Fear-based compliance weakens voice. • Discipline should build courage. Save this for reflection. #ConsciousParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingTruths #EmotionalSafety #ModernParenting
LOVE this @Parents piece on worldwide parenting norms. "The American attitude that kids need to be monitored at all times would balk, but in Japan, kids get themselves to and from school—either by walking or by public transit—as young as 5." More...
The one sentence that can stop you from accidentally making your ADHD child feel like a failure 1. Replace judgment with guidance
Life isn’t just one flavor. It’s a mix of joy, disappointment, anger, and growth. Just like Ugadi Pachadi, every feeling has a place. And every emotion has something to teach. ✨ Strong kids aren’t raised by removing hard feelings— They’re raised by learning how to...
A child psychologist trick: what to say when your ADHD child messes up - so they don’t carry silent guilt afterward
Some resistance is developmental. Your teen's brain is literally reorganizing itself. Emotional intensity goes up before reasoning catches up.
How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World, by Stephanie Malia Krauss https://t.co/QKFYxSpNhA @Getting_Smart
Life changes quietly after becoming a mother. Not everything is visible to the world. You learn to stay silent instead of arguing. You let go of small things that once felt big. Some days are heavy. Some days feel lighter. But slowly, grow. You realise not everything...
• Labels shape identity. • Comparison fuels rivalry. • Celebrate uniqueness. • Avoid side-taking. Reflect. #SiblingRivalry #HealthyFamilies #ParentingAdvice #ConsciousParenting #FamilyDynamics
Placing a sleeping baby in the crib shouldn’t feel like a covert mission… and yet here we are. You’ve rocked, bounced, paced the hallway like it’s your job. Th
Teen resistance is rarely random. It usually shows up in predictable places: Homework Screens Sleep Chores Social life These areas all involve autonomy.
everyone told me having a kid would slow me down but my son is 9 months old now and i feel like my life just started this is my first time reflecting on it publicly. here's everything i've learned so far: 1. everything...
Not only is it good to have time with just your baby ... when our 2nd and 3rd kids were born, we sent the older kids to stay with my parents for a few days, so that it was literally...
I weaned my first and second baby around 9 months. I'll see how long I go this time. I admire women who can do extended breastfeeding past 12 months. Some moms go 2+ years and that's remarkable. What most people don't...
Firstborn children tend to get slightly higher grades than their younger siblings. The gap is small, but probably comes down to: - More one-on-one time with parents early on - Teaching younger siblings (reinforces learning)
Say it with me: My child's disappointment in my boundaries is not an emergency I need to fix.
Someone asked this question in Hampton’s slack (1000+ founders): “How do you build a business while raising kids?” Replies (anonymized): Member A (had his son at 22, now 44): "There was never anything in this world I wanted more than being a father....
"A home library of 500 books propels a child an average of 3.2 years further in education"
A child needs trust and safety first to form a strong bond and connection before a parent can expect them to be regulated, behave and cooperate to requests, and respect them.
Want to know what REALLY helps anxious teens? Start with empathy and partnership. Full episode here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #TeenAnxiety #FatherDaughter
Breast milk has a clock. Morning milk has higher cortisol and stimulating amino acids to help the baby wake up. Evening milk has more melatonin and nucleotides that have a sleep inducing effect on the nervous system to help the baby...
We've got a youth mental health epidemic. Part of the reason? Without being aware of it, adults are training kids to have hypersensitive threat alarms, without the tools or resources to handle any sort of challenge. The consequences are dire: https://thegrowtheq.com/stop-hovering-and-let-kids-play-their-mental-health-depends-on-it/
A child psychologist trick: how to correct behavior without turning it into a power struggle
Good grades in school make sense for many of a certain personality type .. this post is fo the parents who are like that but have children who are more creative or entrepreneurial and have a different path in store...
Your presence, listening, and emotional modeling matter more than you think. Learn more on this episode: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #RaisingDaughters
Today my 13 year old learned the beauty of running errands with your Mom on a Saturday. As long as you don’t complain, don’t run over my feet with the cart you get — unlimited snacks — several food breaks...
Signs your child is MORE secure than you think: They have opinions nobody asked for. A child who knows what they think and isn't afraid to share it probably wasn't taught their ideas weren't wrong or inconvenient.
Last night my son asked if I'd ever heard of a pillow fight. I said I had not, so he explained the premise & asked if I would play. I awkwardly held a pillow as he gave me pointers through...
🌟Share with a new mom that needs some encouragement 🧩Learning your newborn’s cues is a process. Here are some things you can look for as you are getting to k
Say it with me: The fact that my child feels remorse IS the consequence. My job now is to help them process it, not multiply their shame.
Stop thinking about giving them all the answers and start thinking about stories to tell that make the answers self-evident.
Healthy encouragement vs. harmful pressure—how do you tell the difference? Get insights for dads here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #Parenting
Signs your child is MORE secure than you think: They can play alone and completely disappear into it. Self-directed play requires a child who is comfortable in their own company. That's a gift.
I am not teaching my kids to code. Here’s what I’m doing instead. Everyone asks how to prepare kids for AI. They expect me to say robotics or prompt engineering. But the tools will change a hundred times. Identity won’t. These are...
Parental adoration is a form of generational wealth. We track the inheritance, the trust fund, the house, but not the parent who looks at a child and sits in awe and delight of who they are becoming. The child who receives it...
One of the most powerful parenting questions: "What might my teen be protecting right now?" Pride? Dignity? Confidence? Resistance often protects something fragile.
This made me very emotional to go back and think about. After our third child was born, one of our kids was really struggling. This is how we helped her. 4 years later, we still see the fruits of this...
I’m a high effort parent who was raised by a low effort parent. And I’m realizing that my mother, as a grandmother with adult millennial children, has had to become a high effort grandparent/ parent to grandchildren/adults. This is because...
The comparison culture is real. Learn how to help your daughter build self-worth in the age of social media. Listen here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #MentalHealth
I don’t know who needs to hear this but your kids need to hear you went through things too as a kid. They need to hear the struggles as much if not more than the joys. It’s nice to remember...
Wondering how to raise a confident, independent daughter in today’s world? Start with this essential episode: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #Parenting #Dads
Teen resistance often increases right before a growth moment. Before a new level of independence. Before a difficult conversation. Before a big decision. Growth is uncomfortable.
Sophia Vale Galano gets real about her own relationship with her dad—showing how vulnerability and listening build trust. Don’t miss this meaningful convo: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #GirlDad
Great summary how how AI companions/chatbots can harm kids (she's spent 16 years researching child development & human-machine interactions): C = Compulsion H = Harm I = Impairment L = Loneliness D =Death
A child psychologist trick: what to say before correcting an ADHD child so a meltdown doesn’t start
150+ mothers One room Countless breakthroughs. ✨ This Women’s Day in Mumbai, powerful moms came together to share their journeys, heal, grow, and celebrate conscious parenting. A day full of stories, strength, and Motherhood. ❤️ [ WomensDay MumbaiMoms ConsciousParenting ParentingJourney MomCommunity MothersSupportMothers ParentingMeetup MomTribe IndianMoms ParentingCoach ]
Trying to help your teen daughter deal with anxiety—or social media stress? This episode has the guidance you need. Listen here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #DadLife #Podcast
