What if my child doesn't learn to read? What if they fall behind in school? What if my child gets bullied? What if they never become independent? If you frequently find yourself asking questions like these, your worrier may be taking charge. This is your parent-brain on high alert, constantly scanning for threats—both real and imagined. When did we parents get a memo that we are supposed to be on high alert all the time? Are we really supposed to anticipate every possible obs

To your kids you say: “You can’t do that today.” Their reaction: “You’re so mean!” And off they storm. Your instinct may be to follow them. “I’m not being mean. I’m saying, no, because…” You explain. They argue. You explain again. They have another comeback. Suddenly, the conversation is no longer about what you said no to. It’s about whether you’re mean. And now you’re arguing about the argument. What if you just let them have the last word? Not because they’re right. Not be

I was reminded of this while booking an airline ticket. I'd found the perfect flight at a price that fit my budget. Halfway through booking, an error message appeared: That fare is no longer available. If I wanted the exact same seat on the exact same flight, I'd have to pay significantly more. My heart started pounding. I started sweating. The voice in my head screamed, "That's it. I'm never traveling again." Nothing dangerous had happened. Yet my body reacted as though it h

You might recognize this: You tell your child, “Clear your dishes,” “Turn off your tablet,” or “Stop jumping on the couch,” and then you...

I saw this Facebook post yesterday on Thanksgiving. Being a mother is literally the most unfulfilling, unrewarding job in the world. ...

I cringed 😬quite a few times when I saw what some students bought as souvenirs on field trips. -There was the huge 🐀 gummy rat as big...