Posts Tagged ‘Modern Parenting’
Screens in the time of COVID: Why it’s OK to let loose!
Feeling guilty about increased screen time during COVID? Headlines claiming screens damage developing brains are based on tiny studies with inconclusive results. The real question isn’t “how much?” but “what developmental needs is this meeting?”
Read Full PostHow to break the cycle of trauma
Many of us carry invisible scars from childhood that show up in our parenting. The good news? Understanding trauma’s grip on our reactions and relationships is the first step toward breaking cycles and healing our families.
Read Full Post4 Ways to celebrate Thanksgiving with children – Respectfully
Do you remember dressing up like Pilgrims and Indians for the annual school Thanksgiving play? Many of us now realize this beloved story has little basis in fact and that’s uncomfortable to face.
Read Full Post6 #OwnVoices Native American books to read with children this Thanksgiving
Looking for books that tell the real story about Thanksgiving? Skip the myths about Pilgrims and “Indians.” These six #OwnVoices Native American books share authentic stories your children actually need to hear this November.
Read Full PostWhy we feel the rage that mothers don’t talk about
The white-hot rage you sometimes direct at your child isn’t really about them. It’s about the hurt you experienced as a child, and understanding this connection changes everything about how you parent.
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