Tag: challenges in parenting
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10 Parental Behaviors That Trigger Childhood Anxiety
Here are some ways parents’ actions may cause anxious children. Raising children is an experience unlike any other. It’s filled with both rewards and challenges. One particular challenge is that parents might inadvertently cause childhood anxiety. It’s an event that happens more often than most parents realize. It’s also accidental, with parents not knowing how…
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5 Benefits of Gentle Parenting (And How to Do It)
Gentle parenting offers numerous benefits for both children and parents, but it is also essential to understand potential drawbacks. Many people believe gentle parenting is permissive and does not involve saying no, but that’s not the case. It isn’t about constantly pleasing your child but focuses on empathy, respect, non-punitive discipline, and understanding. A parent’s…
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11 Signs of an Overwhelmed Parent Never to Ignore
Parents know that the parenting journey isn’t easy, and some stages seem harder than others. With late nights, meltdowns, homework, sporting events, and other commitments, you don’t have much extra time. It’s easy to place your needs last, even when you know you’re an overwhelmed parent. When you experience burnout as a parent, you’ve reached…