Bright and Cheerful Child

24/10/2025

Experts agree that Gen Z is struggling with their mental health. Constant access to social media is part of the problem, but parents also need to look for these signs of anxiety in their teens and tweens in order to get them the help they need. Link in first comment for more information.

22/10/2025

How Much Freedom Should I Give My Teenager?

This is one of the hardest questions every parent faces.
Because teenagers live in that delicate space between childhood and adulthood — where they want freedom but still need guidance.

And as parents, we often find ourselves torn between protecting them and preparing them.

Here’s the truth:
You can’t hold on too tightly, but you also can’t let go too soon.

Freedom is not something you hand over all at once.
It’s something you earn through responsibility, trust, and consistency.

💬 Let them make choices — but teach them that choices come with consequences.
💬 Let them express themselves — but remind them that respect still matters.
💬 Let them go out — but help them understand safety and accountability.
💬 Let them fail — but make sure they know home is a safe place to land.

Your job is not to control their every move, but to equip them for the world beyond your walls.

Freedom without boundaries leads to confusion.
Boundaries without trust lead to rebellion.

So find that balance.
Talk. Listen. Guide.
Because giving your teenager freedom doesn’t mean losing control —
It means raising a young adult who knows how to handle it. 💛
Parenting

18/10/2025

Get the book: teachergoals.com/inclusion. Learn how to best serve students with IEPs in all classrooms! 🧡

12/10/2025

Playtime isn’t just for fun—it’s a vital part of a child's learning. As Albert Einstein said, “Play is the highest form of research.” It’s in the moments of play that kids discover the world around them, test new ideas, and learn essential problem-solving skills. 🏀🌈

03/10/2025

That’s true!

28/09/2025

Parents, here’s something we often forget:
The way you speak to your children today becomes the voice they hear inside their heads for the rest of their lives.

When you say “I believe in you,” you plant seeds of confidence that will help them face the world with courage.
When you say “I love you no matter what,” you give them security that will carry them through every storm.
When you say “It’s okay, try again,” you teach them resilience and the power of not giving up.

But when children constantly hear “You’re so difficult,” “Why can’t you be like others?” or “You’ll never learn,” those words sink deep too. They grow up doubting themselves, second-guessing their worth, and battling an inner critic that sounds just like their parent.

🌱 Words don’t just pass through their ears—they take root in their hearts. Your voice becomes the soundtrack of their inner world.

So speak life. Speak kindness. Speak hope.
Because one day, when your child faces life’s battles, the voice guiding them won’t be yours—it will be their own. And it will sound exactly like the words you chose to give them today.

✍️.Parenting

27/09/2025

We are raising a generation of kids who can’t handle the word NO.

And you know whose fault it is?
Parents who would rather keep the peace than parent.

Too many moms and dads are afraid of tantrums. Afraid their child will be “mad” at them. Afraid of looking like the “bad guy.” So what happens?

The child cries — and the parent gives in.

The child demands — and the parent negotiates.

The child throws a fit — and the parent says, “Okay, just this once.”

But here’s the problem ⬇️
If a child can’t handle NO at home, they won’t know how to handle rejection in the real world.

Life is full of NO’s:
❌ No, you didn’t get the job.
❌ No, you can’t skip the consequences.
❌ No, the world doesn’t revolve around you.

A tantrum might work on mom and dad, but it won’t work on a boss, a teacher, or a spouse.

Parenting isn’t about raising children who are happy every second. It’s about raising adults who can handle disappointment, self-control, and reality.

Sometimes, the most loving thing you can do is stand firm, look your child in the eye, and say: “NO. And I mean it.”

✍️parenting

24/09/2025

21/09/2025

21/09/2025

Facts 😂.
And therapists.

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20/09/2025

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