“Your siblings can affect your physical and mental health more than you might imagine. A recent study published in the Journal of Family Issues analyzed the relationship between family size and siblings’ mental health in the U.S. and China and …
Tag: Parenting
Sometimes I Worry About My Kids
I’m guilty of worrying about my kids. In Western culture, worrying about our kids is part of the norm. But when does worry become too much? It’s too much when it feels overwhelming and all-consuming, when you can’t focus on …
The Mixed Messages About Parental Worry
There are so many mixed messages about parental worry. I often hear parents say that they are worried about their children and then say “I know I’m not supposed to be worried. That’s not good for me, or the child”. …
Do You Worry Too Much About Your Children?
How do you know when your worry about a child has become excessive? A certain amount is usually considered normal, but when might it be detrimental to you or your child? Let’s tackle you first – if you find yourself …
Signs Therapy Could Be Useful
It is time to end the stigma of mental health and get support when you need it. You deserve to be supported wherever you are at. As humans, we are social creatures. We were never meant to have it all …
Body Image and Mothering
What we show our daughters through our words, actions, and self-image matters. What did you learn from your mother about your body?
Seeing the Safer Parent Clearly
This is not about blaming the safer parent. This is about acknowledging a phase in the healing process where suddenly the rose-coloured glasses come off, and you see the safer parent for the human that they are. We need rose-coloured …
Managing a Parent’s Moods
Children should be free to be just that—children. They shouldn’t carry the weight of their parent’s emotions, learning to set aside their own feelings to maintain peace. This cycle teaches them to constantly read the room, striving to be the …
Kids Managing Parent’s Mood
When children have to manage their parent’s emotions, it creates a burden for the child. Being kids, they often set aside their own feelings and needs to maintain peace. They lose some of the carefree joy of being a child. …