Parenting 🧑🍼
What we can learn from Footnote to Youth: The best quick summary guide in 2024
"Footnote to Youth" by Jose Garcia Villa is a poignant coming-of-age story that captures the bittersweet journey from adolescence to adulthood in just a few pages.
Chapter 4: Overcoming Barriers to Connecting with Teenagers
It’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped- Tony Robbins.Teens seek independence while parents retain responsibility for safety. Transition causes role changes and limit testing instigating friction. Cultivate self-awareness to notice triggers before reacting.
Teens, Tears and Compassion: - Chapter 1: Turning Challenges into Opportunities for Spiritual Matura
"Adolescence is not an affliction, it is an opportunity." - Louanne Johnson. Parenting during adolescence can be challenging but also offers significant opportunities for personal growth.
The Indian Women
I was a Child: I need to wash the dishes, clean the house and lot more. Hello World, I am Durgamma, by this time you may have understood that I am a housewife, never dare to ask my age because I don't even know, when I was born. But I got married at the age of nearly 11 years.
8 of Bill Nye's Best & Simplest Science Fair Exhibit Ideas
Bill Nye is a mechanical engineer who has been educating kids since the 1993 debut of his famous "Bill Nye the Science Guy" show. He has since gone on to produce science shows on Netflix, Peacock and more. Here are 8 of his easy experiments that make great science fair projects:
The Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents
Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson's 2015 bestseller Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is a self-help guide for those who experience residual trauma and stress from their childhood. The book is often recommended by therapists to help clarify emotional regulation issues in adults.
Why online "mom-culture" can be your saving grace and your ruin
The rise of social media brought about a new culture of motherhood, "mom-culture,” where moms share parenting experiences, tips, and advice on various platforms. This in turn has given rise to a secondary culture, "mom-fluencers." Here's the good, bad, and the ugly.
How Autism Can Now Be Detected in Infants
Scientist Dr. Devon N. Gangi with a UC Davis MIND Institute research team released a study showing that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can now be detected in children under 12 months of age using behavioral observations.
Tips from "Untangled", an insightful book about raising girls through adolescence
UNTANGLED, by Lisa Damour, Ph.D. is a hand guide of sorts about the sometimes scary, often frustrating, yet surprisingly predictable path of raising girls. By organizing adolescence into chapters of seven "strands," she lays out a road map to understanding the stages.
Understanding Separation Anxiety in Toddlers: Signs & Tips
Ever wondered why your toddler clings to you like a koala bear? Let's take in a quick guide to the fascinating world of separation anxiety in toddlers. It's more than just tears and tantrums, it's a developmental milestone in disguise!
Chapter 3: "The Science of Compassion and How It Relates to Parenting"
"Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It is a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity." - Pema Chödrön
Teens, Tears and Compassion: Overcoming Struggles Together with Care by Suzy Bliss
Teens, Tears, and Compassion: Overcoming Struggles Together" is a comprehensive guide for parents. It provides guidance for navigating the challenging journey of raising teenagers. The book draws on the latest insights from neuroscience, counselling, and compassionate practices.
Helicopter, Free-Range, Tiger and Attachment Parenting Styles: Experts Weigh In
Parenting philosophies vary widely as various value systems, cultures, religions, etc. all have different ideas about the best ways to raise children. Here is a look at four popular parenting styles that have gained momentum in American households, and experts thoughts on them:
How Marie Kondo Now Embraces Messy Life with Kids
Marie Kondo's 2010 book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and her hit Netflix show on home organization made her a global sensation known for her signature method of organizing by identifying items that "spark joy", discarding everything else, and creating immaculate spaces.
Being a champion for your partner through new parenthood
Nothing rocked our world like our son’s arrival in 2020. It was easy to get lost in happy milestones, cluster-feeding, and frantic late-night searching about the color of poop. I asked my husband about some of the ways we’re still a life raft for each other (my sexy life raft).
What do creative activities look like with a toddler?
Some of my favorite early memories are of the art projects I did with my mom. As a pandemic parent to a fiery toddler, I've relied on those moments for inspiration on rainy days. Whether you're here in solidarity or hoping for ideas, here's what I've learned in two years time:
Pregnancy and Wine: The advice is as clear as a glass of cabernet
No sushi. No side sleeping. No soft cheese. Not a single drop of wine. 'No No No'. Pregnant women hear this all the time. But the evidence to actually back up these prohibitions is far less clear than you'd think for how stringently they're doled out. Particularly the wine rule.
Cultivating Patience in the Face of Anger: Insights from Shantideva Suzy Bliss
Anger can become a harmful pattern, causing us to perceive negativity and react aggressively even in neutral situations. Though anger serves to warn of threats, motivate actions, and defend boundaries, chronic anger raises stress, narrows thinking, damages relationships, and lead
Chapter 2: "Understanding Brain Development in Teenagers"
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi. Adolescence involves significant neurological changes shaping teen behavior.
Must-do things at your trip to DisneyWorld!
Catch a Virtual Que - It's definitely challenging to get a Virtual Que but it is definitely worth it! For Tron, I recommend doing the 1:00 pm chance, and for Guardians of The Galaxy, the 7:00 am.
Lessons on relationships from the book Good Inside
The New York Times bestseller book Good Inside by Dr. Becky Peterson, helpful for parents and relationships in general, is based on the idea that we are all essentially good inside. There are lessons that can be applied to any relationship between two people. Here are just a few:
The Safety Lesson Every Parent Should Be Teaching Their Child
From the moment you bring your bundle of joy home there is a natural drive to protect them. From baby-proofing your home to navigating a curfew, safety is critically important. But when it comes to preventing child abuse, many parents aren’t sure where to begin.
Recession Proof Your Kids: How to Talk to Kids About Job Loss, Tight Budgets, & the Economy
It seems like talk of recession and the impact of inflation is everywhere these days. Whether it’s the price of eggs or possible lay-offs, the economy is affecting us all. If you have kids, it’s likely that you are concerned about how this will affect them and how much to share.
Why your kid needs a 529
In 2041, the average 4-year public university will cost around $300,000. That's assuming the university is currently charging in the realm of $30k per year and building in 5% inflation. You'll need more for a private university. So if you have a newborn, get saving!
Gems about culture and life from Fredrick Backman's "Beartown" book series
The Beartown series (Beartown, Us Against You, The Winners) from Swedish author Fredrik Backman tackles family, culture, community, and loyalty after the rape of a high school girl by the town’s star hockey player. The typical good, bad and ugly has never been better aligned.