My client Didi told me this the previous day. After saying, “I do not like being a mother,” she then said, “I feel really guilty since I never did.” Some asked me how it feels to be a mum. That’s when my son was a year-old. I wanted to answer that it doesn’t feel good […]
Parenting
Don’t be your kid’s best friend, be their best parent
A parent should be there to teach and guide the kid. They have a responsibility to make good decisions, keep the family safe, model good habits and be consistent in a child’s life so that the child can feel safe and protected even when faced with all the life challenges. Parents should make it possible […]
Motherhood makes you a better person
Motherhood is a humbling experience. It is a tremendous undertaking to shape the hearts and minds of our children. It can be stressful and challenging. Even the most calm of people can become anxious and tense. These challenges can also make as better people. Here are some changes that you may see: Accountability. When we […]
Blended Families and Co-Parenting
The devastation caused by breakups and divorces is compounded when children are involved. Single parenting can feel like the weight of the whole world is resting solely on your shoulders. And co-parenting can feel impossible, especially when bad feelings linger from the ended relationship. The difficulties are only compounded when one of you remarries. An […]
Are Parents Expecting Too Much from Daycares and Preschools?
It’s a common complaint that daycares are failing to adequately prepare kids for kindergarten. Children are apparently arriving at school for the first time without the ability to hold pencils, unable to recognize letters and numbers, and unable to use the bathroom by themselves. In some schools, as many as 80 percent of kids are […]