A child lying is a parent’s worst nightmare. Or is it? Sometimes a child’s honesty can hurt. Think of the potential answer to, “How do I look in this outfit?” Jokes aside, most parents can’t comprehend why their child/children would lie to them or what reason they could possibly have. And naturally, they want to …
Common Reasons Why Kids Lie & What To Do About It – 17 Things To Consider (Parenting) Read More »
A child constantly lying can be worrisome for both parents and other adults in the child’s life, such as their teacher, grandparents, etc. But how do you stop your child from lying continuously? Is there a serious underlying reason, or is it just a phase your child is going through? If your child lies often, …
My Kid Lies All the Time! – 15 Things You Can Do (Work With Them, Not Against…) Read More »
Sometimes as parents, we feel it would be best to lie to our children about certain things. But we don’t always think of the long-term consequences of our actions. Sometimes it seems easier not to have to explain something scary or complicated to our child that we feel it can wait for later. Or perhaps …
Why Parents Should Never Lie to Their Children (17 Sound Reasons) Read More »
When we become parents, we all vow never to lie to our children regardless of the situation. But there comes a time in any parent’s life when a lie would be far better than the truth, and there are many reasons why. Sometimes a lie would be far better for your child emotionally because they …
Why You Should NOT Always Tell The Truth to Your Child (15+ Reasons) Read More »
You might have suspected that your parents had a preference for your brother or sister when you were growing up, but what do you do if it is now glaringly obvious in your adult years? Parental favoritism isn’t a myth – it actually exists. Those who have to deal with it often have a hard time …
15 Ways to Deal (Tips) With Parental Favoritism in Adulthood Read More »
If your parents tell you they don’t have a favorite child, they’re probably lying. Before you get all up in arms, keep in mind that having a favorite child doesn’t mean that your parents loved you any less. It just means that they couldn’t help showing favor to one particular child. The reasons for having …
Parental Favoritism in Adulthood: 16 Tell-Tale Signs (Praising,…) Read More »
Have you ever wondered why your mother and father seem to treat your sibling a little differently to you? Perhaps you have a brother and notice that he seems to have more freedom than you, or perhaps you have a sister and wonder why your parents seem to dote on her so much more than …
12 Reasons Why Parents May Treat Sons & Daughters Differently Read More »
Are you tired of all of the bickering and squabbling going on between the kids at home? Are you weary from being pulled from one child to the next, as sibling rivalry seems intent on tearing your family apart? Yup, sibling rivalry is a real problem in many families. For some families, sibling rivalry is just a …
15 Common Causes of Sibling Rivalry (What To Do As a Parent) Read More »
Many people mistakenly believe that all the responsibility of a good mother-in-law and daughter/son-in-law relationship relies solely on the daughter/son-in-law. The reality is that mothers-in-law can also put in the effort to bond and create a healthy and happy relationship with their child’s partner. If you are one of these forward-thinking mothers-in-law and want to …
18 Ways to Be a Good and Helpful Mother-In-Law (Qualities) Read More »
If you read the poem “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost, you will come across a proverb that says, “Good fences make good neighbors”, and nothing could be truer. While it implies that minding your own business and respecting the privacy of others will create better relationships, the same can be said for boundaries in relationships …
15 Healthy Boundaries for Mothers-in-Law (Grandkids, Home Rules,…) Read More »
