Some days the noise and chaos of family life can feel like too much, even when we love the people in it. This piece looks at how sensory overload can show up for parents with ADHD, along with the frustration and guilt that often come with it. Understanding those sensitivities can make coping feel a little easier. #TodaysStory #ADHD #parenting psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adhd-pa…
psychologytoday.comADHD and Sensory Overload in ParentingFriendships can shift a lot once kids enter the picture, and it's okay if plans look different now. This article looks at a mom invited to a no-kids couples trip and the debate it sparked about adult friendships. #TodaysStory #friendship #parenting upworthy.com/a-mom-was-invited-on-a-no-…
upworthy.comA mom was invited on a no-kids couples getaway, igniting a massive debate about adult friendshipsA little shyness in a child is more common than we sometimes think, and it does not have to be fixed. This piece looks at what a long study of shy babies over many years found, and why it may change how parents see them. #TodaysStory #parenting #shyness upworthy.com/a-harvard-scientist-follow…
upworthy.comA Harvard scientist followed 'shy' babies for 13 years. What he found is a goldmine for parents.Have you ever wondered how you'd respond if your child asked about their donor? This article looks at the feelings parents may have about donor conception, and why a child's curiosity is best met with interest in who they are as an individual. How has this been for your family? Tell us in the comments. #TodaysQuestion #parenting #family psychologytoday.com/us/blog/building-yo…
psychologytoday.comWhen Your Child Wants to Know More About Their DonorSometimes we hear our parents in our own words, and it can stop us in our tracks. This piece looks at how becoming a parent can help us understand the peace we once longed for as children. #TodaysStory #parenting #family tinybuddha.com/blog/the-day-i-heard-my-…
tinybuddha.comThe Day I Heard My Own Voice Coming Out of My Child's Mouth - Tiny BuddhaA small thought for the day: a child's calm often grows slowly, one steady moment at a time. This piece explains how lending your own calm can help a young brain learn to settle, and how to notice when meltdowns may point to something more. #TodaysStory #parenting #calm psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-w…
psychologytoday.comWhy Won't the Tantrums Stop?Ever notice how a curfew can turn a fun night into a stressful race home? This piece looks at one parent's approach: a "leave by" time instead of an "arrive by" time, and why she feels some flexibility helps teens learn responsibility. It may be worth a read if you're thinking about how to set rules with your own teens. #TodaysStory #parenting #teens upworthy.com/mom-explains-why-she-gives…
upworthy.comMom explains why she gives her teens a 'leave by' curfew instead of an 'arrive by' curfew'Have you ever watched an old video of yourself with your kids and noticed something you missed in the moment? One dad rewatched a video of his son's birthday and saw himself in a new way. It shifted how he parents, and he revisits the clip each year as a reminder to be more present. #TodaysQuestion #parenting #presence upworthy.com/a-dad-rewatched-a-video-of…
upworthy.comA dad rewatched a video of his son's birthday. What he saw in himself changed the way he parents.Being a parent, or caring for anyone, means we will often fall short of understanding them fully. That is part of being human, and it is okay. This piece from a Mister Rogers reflection looks at why gentle acceptance matters even when we miss the mark. #TodaysStory #parenting #kindness themarginalian.org/2026/10/05/mister-ro…
themarginalian.orgMister Rogers on the Most Important Mindset for a ParentEver notice how a child's worry can sound like a request to make it all disappear? This piece looks at why it matters that kids feel safe bringing their feelings to the adults around them. Being heard is more than comfort. It is also how they learn to understand their own inner lives. #parenting #mentalhealth #kids psychologytoday.com/us/blog/worry-wise/…
psychologytoday.comBeyond 'Make This Go Away': Kids and Mental HealthYou are all caught up.
