6 Ways the Best-Intentioned Parents Neglect Their Children

Ah, 2022. I don’t miss you. While I had promised myself 2022 was going to be my best year at the end of 2021, a year came and went and I had completely fallen off my exercise routine, was regularly turning to food and alcohol for comfort, and wasn’t making time for what was most important to me.

Anna Dafna is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her dedication and passion to help her clients. She is a coach, psychologist and qualified teacher specialising in ADHD coaching. After one of her clients has been diagnozed with ADHD she […]

In the modern era, children are growing up in a world of constant stimulation and instant gratification. With access to a multitude of digital devices and endless streams of content, kids today rarely have a chance to experience boredom. However, while this may seem like a positive development, many experts argue that this constant stimulation can actually lead to increased anxiety among children.One reason for this is that the constant need for entertainment can create a sense of dependency on external sources of stimulation.

Teaching children to be honest is an essential part of their development. Honesty is a fundamental value that helps children build healthy relationships and develop a strong sense of self. Here are five ways to teach children to be honest:Children learn by observing the behavior of the adults around them.

As parents, we want the best for our kids, but sometimes, even the best of intentions can come around and bite us in the arse. If your parenting style is not the best fit or is even, dare I say, toxic, then there will be signs.The sooner those signs are addressed and the sooner you fix the problem, the faster your child will recover from the damage that can come along with an incorrect parenting style.

Q: “How do I help my boys get their messy bedrooms in order? They never throw anything away and leave empty boxes, clothing tags, and shopping bags in their rooms for weeks. Their clothing drawers have no sense of order.

sensory-processing sensitivity (SPS), leading to strong reactions to internal or external stimuli. Many people believe HSPs are too sensitive, but their sensitivity comes with strengths that others don’t experience.Highly sensitive people get deeply affected by violence, tension, and overwhelming feelings. They often try to avoid situations that might involve these experiences.HSPs also find deep inspiration in beautiful signs or sounds.

How often do you prioritize your family’s needs before your own? If you’re a mom, you likely answered, “Always.” In fact, nothing may seem more impossible or guilt-inducing than prioritizing your own health and happiness.But your wellbeing is a priority, especially if you have ADHD and are raising a child with ADHD. Not only are you likely struggling with trouble organizing and planning, not to mention the other executive functioning hurdles associated with ADHD, but your child is likely facing the same challenges.

Hitting rock bottom can be a difficult and challenging time in life. It can happen to anyone at any age, but it can be especially challenging for those over the age of 40, who may feel like they have limited opportunities for a fresh start. However, it is important to remember that hitting rock bottom is not the end, but rather a chance to start anew.

In the past, people believed that spending too much time outside during cold weather meant it was more likely that you would get sick. These days, though, research shows that keeping the kids cooped up all winter not only leaves you feeling frazzled but could be doing their immune systems a disservice. If you’d like to learn how to boost kids immune system, the easiest way to do it is to spend some time outside this February.

Sleep is a crucial part of our healthy life; without it, you can land up in numerous issues. Since everyone is unique, there are no set rules about how much sleep you should get each night. If you feel tired all day long, and it’s affecting your daily activities, you probably aren’t getting enough high-quality sleep. As a result, a widespread issue that is thought to affect one in three people in the country regularly is especially prevalent among older people.

Girls have a harder go in this world if they do not know how to be assertive. When girls are not raised to be assertive, they may struggle with boundaries and are much easier to take advantage of.

One of the biggest problems in society is that we are taught to follow trends and move through life without questioning authority. School, as well as post-secondary education, teaches us to follow rules, please our teachers, and follow trends so we fit in. While seemingly harmless, you’re learning to prioritize other people over your own personal and professional success. One of the biggest lessons in life for a successful person is learning to say no.

separate article. Women, don’t hesitate to send it to your partner as a hint, either.When your partner needs some help, don’t hesitate to step in. If you know they dislike a specific household chore, consider stepping in and taking care of it for them as a surprise.You can also try to anticipate his needs and take care of a problem before he realizes it’s come up.

Sue Hedley is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her expertise and dedication. She has been coaching and mentoring teams and individuals for over 25 years. When she was 50 years old she discovered the power of life coaching and […]

Being a parent is a tough job in and of itself, and being a single mother takes it to a whole other level. Being a single mom is no easy feat, but there are many strong, single mothers out there who are doing it right.It can be hard taking on the majority of the parenting tasks. Some single moms have a present father in the mix somewhere, but even then, it’s likely she is carrying the brunt of the load.

When my son turned five years of age when he would see me and my husband and kiss he thought it was the funniest thing in the world. Sometimes, he would even come up and hug our legs as if to say, “I love you’ll too!”While some parents hide their affection for one another in front of the kids, I think it’s important for our kids to see us showing one another love. There are several reasons why I believe this, and research supports that when kids see healthy love, they are far more likely to experience healthy love.Here are 4 lessons your kids learn from PDA.If you and your partner are always treating each other with love, going on dates, cuddling, and holding hands, your child is seeing what romance is firsthand.

Is Inclusion Optional? Nope. Not Optional. It’s the Law.

Raising teenagers is much different than dealing with your kids in their toddler and adolescent years. Suddenly, they want more freedom, and they are pushing you away more, but at the end of the day, they still need you more than ever.When my daughter turned 13, a shudder of fear went through my entire body. However, since she turned 13, we are closer than ever.

Kids of any age understand how to hide things from their parents. If you are aware of what kids normally hide, then you will have a leg up in understanding what to look out for.As kids get older, they understand how to test limits, and they also can be motivated by fear to hide things from you. They may worry they might get in trouble, or that they may hurt your feelings, so they hide things.

Before I had kids, I knew that sometimes kids say hurtful things. In my mind, I thought when I had kids that whatever they would say would just fly off my back, but now that I am a parent, I know sometimes their words cut deep.When your child says something hurtful to you, it can be hard to not respond. They may say something so hurtful that you want to cry.

In 1998, when I first started writing my memoir about raising a child with developmental disabilities, I hadn’t given much thought to moving Jessica, my 16-year-old daughter, to a group home. Four years later, she was the last of our children still living at home. Both her father and I worked full-time, and when her after-school care program was discontinued, I had to decide whether she was ready to stay home alone. She was certainly old enough. I figured she was ready. Besides, she would only be alone for less than an hour.

give yourself the closure you never got from the one who left.Ghosting can be a painful and confusing experience. After experiencing ghosting, it’s essential to allow yourself to grieve the loss of the relationship. This can be a difficult and painful process, but moving on is necessary.

Disability … disabled… chronically ill … challenged …

One of the most frustrating things in the world is to ask your child a question, and for them to respond with a lie. Of course, kids exaggerate and tell little white lies, but when it surpasses white lies and moves into the pathological territory, it becomes a new problem entirely.Oftentimes, lying is one of those things that can be hard to navigate. We want to reprimand them, but we also don’t want to handle the situation incorrectly and make it worse.

https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-to-teach-children-impulse-control-1095035https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/toddlers-and-self-control-a-survival-guide-for-parents/

It happens to all of us: You’re on a roll prioritizing your health and wellness goals, then suddenly you’re stressed with a big work project and your personal life takes a dramatic turn or you fall victim to the common cold, leaving you feeling completely drained. When I find myself in the thick of feeling the least like my best self, I turn to nutrient-dense foods that help me glow from the inside out.

toxic relationship, you may be a pawn for your partner, and it’s a horrible position for you. Soon, it seems like you’re more of a concierge than a lover, and you feel used, neglected, and bitterness creeps into your relationship.NOTE: We acknowledge that boyfriends, too, can be master manipulators. However, we covered them separately due to the differences in male behaviors.If you’re in a relationship with a woman who is always taking and never giving, trying to ignore their behavior won’t work.

Intimacy is a very, very, in-depth aspect of our humanity. It digs deep into our core, connecting us with others, and for some people, this is not an easy feat.Some of us find intimacy to be not even just difficult, but profoundly terrifying. Of course, there are several legitimate reasons why intimacy can be scary.

It helps to jot down a few things you feel grateful for each morning and evening. Before you even have your morning cup of coffee, getting in the right mindset for the day ahead is essential. Expressing your gratitude on paper will help you see everything you have and shift your perspective.

Even though setting intentions is vital in manifesting what you want, it is only half the work. This is evidenced by how not everyone who sets intentions attains them. Many people set intentions, but few live the intentions they set.

December 11, 2019White teachers are more likely to attribute a Black boy’s behavior to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to rate those behaviors as severe than are Black parents, according to a new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology1. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts, demonstrated that White teachers are more likely to ascribe Black boys’ behavior to ADHD and to assign them higher scores on the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale for ADHD than are Black parents.

By now, you’ve heard of “The Talk.” This is how the parents of African-American children explain the racial “facts of life” to their sons and daughters.It is the greatest joy — and the greatest burden — to bring children into the world. The challenges of parenthood multiply with Black children; more so when they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). How we handle those challenges can make the difference between success or failure for all kids.

1 – “I love you for all that you are, all that you have been and all that you will be.” – UnknownThis quote shows that you’ll care about your partner unconditionally. You care for who they used to be, who they are in the present, and who they will become.

? Take a look at these 10 books on relationships and discover how to do anything from cultivating new ones to improving—or pruning—the ones you have.By Melissa UrbanBalance is important in relationships—but sometimes, we self-sacrifice or easily capitulate, and that balance becomes skewed. Once we’re used to a certain way of living, it’s often difficult to break ourselves out of that pattern—even if it’s for our own benefit. That’s why Whole30 co-founder and author Melissa Urban is here to help you in your life and relationships.

Before I became a mother, when I saw a spoiled child at the supermarket, pitching a fit over a candy bar, screaming and yelling until their parents gave in, much like a hostage negotiator, I always said “that will never be me.” Fast-forward a few years, and now here I am, dealing with my spoiled child.Don’t get me wrong, I love my child, but one of the most embarrassing things in the world is a public tantrum. Not only is it embarrassing, but it is also very overstimulating, so before it is all said and done, I honestly am so tempted to just give in. If I am being honest, I did give in for a while, until someone made a statement that floored me.

“That’s not fair!” “You can’t make me!” “You are the MEANEST mom ever!” If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.Back talking is one of the biggest parenting complaints among parents, and for good reason. There is nothing more frustrating than trying to get your child to listen to you, only for them to respond with back talk. When this happens, you may have a lot of things you want to say.

the ugliest thing that you have to do, like sweat through another workout or tell a toxic friend you don’t want to see them anymore or get a second job so you can have a savings account or figure out a way to accept yourself so that you’re not constantly exhausted from trying to be everything, all the time and then needing to take deliberate, mandated breaks from livingto do basic things like drop some oil into a bath and read Marie Claire and turn your phone off for the day.A world in which self-care has to be such a trendy topic is a world that is sick. Self-care should not be something we resort to because we are so absolutely exhausted that we need some reprieve from our own relentless internal pressure.And that often takes doing the thing you least want to do.It often means looking your failures and disappointments square in the eye and re-strategizing. It is not satiating your immediate desires.

Some people seem to naturally know how to effectively communicate in a group setting. They can express themselves clearly and listen attentively without dominating the conversation.Being a powerful communicator is important for several reasons, including building and maintaining relationships, achieving goals, resolving conflicts, improving productivity, leading and influencing others, advancing in your career, expressing yourself more confidently and authentically, and improving your mental and emotional well-being. Effective communication is an essential life skill that can benefit you in all aspects of your life.1.  Listen actively: Practice active listening by giving your full attention to the speaker and responding to what they are saying. 2. Use “I” statements: Speak from your own perspective and avoid placing blame or making accusations. 3. Avoid assumptions: Don’t make assumptions about what the other person is thinking or feeling. 4. Be clear: Express your thoughts and feelings clearly and concisely by getting to the point and avoid using jargon or overly complex language. 5. Show empathy: Show that you understand and care about the other person’s feelings. 6. Offer valuable insights: When speaking in a group, provide a valuable takeaway or actionable item that people can walk away with. 7. Be an active listener: Listen attentively and respond accordingly, incorporating your points into the conversation. 8. Choose the right time: Pick the most opportune time to speak to ensure that you have the group’s attention and can deliver your message without interruption. 9. Be the unifying voice: Step in and unify the group’s thoughts to calm down the discussion and insert your point effectively. 10. Keep responses

wellness into our daily routines, and many of our favorite at-home self-care practices are completely free. But sometimes we crave more of a refresh than gratitude lists or a legs-up-the-wall pose can give us. Whether you’re thinking ahead to summer travel or craving an escape from winter weather, a well-planned wellness getaway will help you slip into relaxation mode.Let’s be honest, some vacations leave us feeling even more tired and rundown than when we left.

heart diseases. It can also increase your risk of developing diabetes, pancreatitis, fatty liver disease, and other health conditions.These dangers of belly fat make it essential to address the issue and begin living healthier. You can’t exercise a bad diet away, so it’s also necessary to make healthy food and drink choices.

As a parent, you might have tons of concerns regarding the content your kids can access on TV. Multiple channels claim to be kid-friendly when in actuality, they put on content that subliminally contains images or messages that could be a danger to the mental growth of children. This is why we have curated and created a list of some of the best kid-friendly TV networks that include entertainment and information-based content.

There are so many things I wish for my child, and one of the major things I have been focusing on lately is working towards ensuring they are not selfish. Kids are naturally a bit more self-inclined, as is their nature, however, it is up to us to help them develop into empathetic and kind individuals.We live in a very self-obsessed world. It is even harder now to raise selfless kids because the norm has become selfishness and narcissism.

Higher self esteem is associated with a number of benefits, including higher overall happiness and more confidence in interactions with others. If you hold yourself with greater self esteem, you’ll be more likable, more assertive in negotiations, and even more persuasive in discussions. In other words, it’s incredibly valuable for both your personal and professional […]

In one of my earliest memories, I’m at a restaurant with my parents talking excitedly about something, only to be sharply shushed. “Listen!” my parents say to me. “Do you hear anyone else talking as loudly as you are?”It was the first time I learned that I was expected to behave like everyone else, and that I was falling short at that.

“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” ~Mel Robbins

As a mother, I share a special connection with my daughter. She is like a piece of my soul, but sometimes, we don’t see eye to eye.Especially as she reaches her teen years, we have had some difficulty in understanding one another. Due to this, I have been focusing more on making sure that we have an unshakable bond.

If it wasn’t for them, I would have left a long time ago…I do not regret having my children, but there are a lot of things I wish I had done when I had the freedom available to me.I became a father when I was 19. The kid ruined my professional life. I am now 25, stuck in a dead-end job, and live in a small apartment with her mother, who is now my wife.