You’ve said “hands aren’t for hitting” for the thousandth time today, and your child doesn’t even blink. That hollow feeling in your chest? It’s your parenting words becoming background noise they’ve learned to tune out completely. We’ve all been there – desperately repeating those gentle parenting scripts we memorized, only to watch our children ignore
Month: October 2026
Waiting for your child to feel motivated is one of the biggest parenting traps of our time. Families don’t run on feelings. They run on structure. When we prioritize motivation, we end up negotiating moods instead of leading behavior — and that’s exhausting for everyone involved. Kids don’t need endless explanations or buy-in
Everlei and Rylei were born at just 22 weeks, making them two of the youngest premature babies in the world. After months in the NICU, they’re now home – just in time for the holidays.
Not everything needs fixing. But when you’re in it… it really feels like it does. That urgency? It can trick you into believing this moment defines everything—your child, your parenting, your future. But urgency isn’t always truth. Sometimes it’s just discomfort asking for relief. And when you stop reacting to
This is one of the harder parts of parenting. Sitting with your child in a moment where they feel hurt… and not rushing to protect them from the full truth. Because yes, belonging matters. And yes, how we show up with others matters too. There’s a difference between who a child is
Difficult times force many parents to question whether they should allow their children to watch the news. On this episode of MomDocs, Dr. Dehra Harris explains what important factors you should consider before making a decision. Also, have your children identify their fears and then make a plan together so that they don’t feel overwhelmed
Let’s talk about something rarely said out loud: Sometimes, in the name of “gentle parenting,” we can accidentally cross lines we don’t even see. We over-identify with our kids. Rely on them emotionally. Blur boundaries between connection and our own unmet needs. It’s subtle. It’s well-meaning. But it’s not leadership. I’m reacting to a viral
Most affairs don’t begin with one big decision. They begin with a hundred tiny ones. Private conversations. Inside jokes. Keeping someone separate from your spouse. Creating little spaces where your partner isn’t invited. The goal isn’t to police each other. It’s to build a marriage where neither of you has to
Meet Weston and learn how St. Louis Children’s gives kids like Weston the chance to fight – and win.