Parenting and family stuff
good stuff from around the internet on raising good kids, building a family, etc.
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Parenting and family stuff
Rituals allow families to slow down and connect. 🥰 The best rituals also give children a sense of belonging and acceptance. This can be accomplished with something as simple as a special greeting or farewell.
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You probably have several family rituals and traditions of your own, perhaps without even realizing it.... See more
Big Life Journalinstagram.comHold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers
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amazon.com“We have overprotected our kids in the real world and under-protected them online.” – Jonathan Haidt
as far as I can tell, the main difference between people who are completely overwhelmed with parenting and those who are having a great time raising their kids is that the latter don't really consider it a big deal when their children are upset with a decision they made
Maria Made in Cosmosx.com
Sean Fennessey concludes his Letterboxd review of Arrival by saying, “Have kids, it changes you in good ways.” I agree but would add one note. Having kids reveals things about yourself to yourself, some good and some not so good. What matters is the revelation. Never waste a revelation.
Note to Self, at 35
Mothers with the most education report the highest stress and tiredness and the lowest happiness and meaning
Opinion | One Thing Parents Can Control
nytimes.com