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“These days, parents often react…”: Mahhi Vij on why overprotecting children can can affect their confidence; parenting lesson to take home

October 10, 2026 - 21:20

“These days, parents often react…”: Mahhi Vij on why overprotecting children can can affect their confidence; parenting lesson to take home

Television actor and Bigg Boss 20 contestant Mahhi Vij has shared her thoughts on how parents respond to everyday childhood moments and how those reactions shape a child`s confidence over time. In...

Testing Dish by Blue Apron During a Week of Solo Parenting

October 10, 2026 - 16:12

Testing Dish by Blue Apron During a Week of Solo Parenting

I tried Dish by Blue Apron to see how easy it really is, what the meals are like, and whether it could earn a spot in my weeknight dinner rotation. The timing was not ideal. My partner was away for...

Corporate and Community Parenting Fortnight Returns with Expanded Programs

October 9, 2026 - 21:46

Corporate and Community Parenting Fortnight Returns with Expanded Programs

The Corporate and Community parenting fortnight is back this year, bringing a broader range of activities and support for children and young people in care, along with the people who look after...

Unpopular Parenting Views That Spark Heated Debate

October 9, 2026 - 16:36

Unpopular Parenting Views That Spark Heated Debate

A recent discussion about modern child-rearing has brought attention to a perspective that many find uncomfortable. According to one viewpoint, some parents consistently choose convenience and ease...

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Navigating Puberty And Identity In The Coming Years

Ah, puberty-the time when your sweet child transforms into a moody stranger. Just remember, if you can survive the eye rolls and mysterious smells, you`ll emerge stronger. And hey, it`s one step closer to them moving out, right?

Author: Ariella Cook

October 11, 2026

From Timid To Tenacious Building Your Childs...

Great tips for nurturing confidence! Small wins really do lead to big changes in kids.

Author: Valencia McQuillen

October 10, 2026

The Unexpected Win In Letting Go A Little

Letting go can be challenging, but it often leads to unexpected growth for both parents and children. Embrace the freedom and watch them thrive.

Author: Reece Daniels

October 10, 2026

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When Your Child Pushes You Away, Lead with Compassion

11 October 2026

When Your Child Pushes You Away, Lead with Compassion

Your eight-year-old slams the bedroom door so hard the frame rattles. Your teenager answers every question with a monosyllable or a sigh. Your preschooler, who clung to your leg for years, now...

The Unexpected Win in Letting Go a Little

10 October 2026

The Unexpected Win in Letting Go a Little

Most parents I know operate under a quiet but relentless assumption: the more control they exert, the safer their child becomes. It sounds reasonable. It feels responsible. And for the first few...

The Science Behind Baby's First Steps

9 October 2026

The Science Behind Baby's First Steps

A baby`s first steps are one of those moments parents never forget. The shaky balance, the outstretched arms, the wide-eyed look that sits somewhere between triumph and terror. It is a milestone...

From Timid to Tenacious: Building Your Child's Confidence

8 October 2026

From Timid to Tenacious: Building Your Child's Confidence

A shy child who hangs back at birthday parties. A preschooler who clings to your leg when the teacher greets her. A ten year old who refuses to try out for the soccer team because `I`m just not...

The Joy of Slow Parenting: Savoring the Simple Moments

7 October 2026

The Joy of Slow Parenting: Savoring the Simple Moments

There is a moment that happens in almost every household, usually around 7:40 on a weekday morning. A child is crouched on the sidewalk, watching a beetle cross a crack in the concrete. A parent...

Why Empathy Makes You a More Effective Leader at Home

6 October 2026

Why Empathy Makes You a More Effective Leader at Home

Parenting is leadership. Not the kind with a corner office and quarterly reviews, but the real kind, where your decisions shape how another person sees themselves, handles stress, and treats people...

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