Night terrors are more than just a fleeting bad dream. They can be a distressing experience for both children and parents alike. As a parent, witnessing your child endure the turmoil of a night terror can leave you feeling helpless and concerned. However, there are steps you can…
Being a parent is one of the most fulfilling roles one can have in life. However, it can also be very challenging and exhausting. One of the biggest challenges that many parents face is what is known as the “invisible load.” The invisible load refers to the mental…
Eventually, the honeymoon phase will cease to exist. Parenting stresses, finances, meddling in-laws and marriage troubles are inevitable and are sure to cause some strife in your relationship. In my opinion, and in research I’ve conducted, there are some sure-tell signs that your marriage is worth saving.
In the first 3 months of raising a child who is deaf, I’ve heard my fair share of unsolicited parenting advice, and although well-meaning, the comments can be both ignorant and hurtful. There have been times when I have had to practice self-control and kindness because I’m tempted…
Have you and your spouse ever disagreed when it came to disciplining or raising your child? You both stand firm on your position , and that’s when an argument might typically occur. At some point, most couples will argue over how their children should be disciplined. You’re both…
You may be giving up your parental authority without even realizing it! You might be reinforcing their less-than-appealing behavior by not acting on your threat to discipline. Lets be honest here, we are all guilty of doing this whether we realize it or not. When showing your children…
Every night I pray that the next day I’ll have a little more patience. I wake up feeling like I can handle anything, but then my son decides he wants to grab my cup of water and and spills it onto the table where a book I was reading…
When we had our son, we were warned about the Terrible Twos. Our friends and family told us that this time would be the most challenging for us as parents, so naturally, we were dreading when our son entered this so-called terrible stage. Needless to say, the Terrible Twos…