I have a 6 month old, and on his father’s side they love to pick him up as soon as he cries (they do this with all the kids in the family). The thing is, on my side of the family, they get so mad at me for picking up my son as soon as he cries. They say I am causing him future behavior issues. I get shamed by my family. What am I supposed to do?

I have a 6 month old, and on his father’s side they love to pick him up as soon as he cries (they do this with all the kids in the family). The thing is, on my side of the family, they get so mad at me for picking up my son as soon as he cries. They say I am causing him future behavior issues. I get shamed by my family. What am I supposed to do?

by | Jun 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

This situation can be challenging, especially when your baby is so young and you are doing so much to care for your child and for yourself. Be gentle with yourself and keep your focus on your baby. It’s important to know securely attached infants are...
So this happened to my family today – I recieved the below text from a neighborhood friend my oldest daughter has basically grown up with. I’m not quite sure how she even came to this conclusion, as my family and I are relatively private people. I’m sad my daughter has lost a friend, and just wondering the best way to navigate this as they are neighbors, so running into them is inevitable…

So this happened to my family today – I recieved the below text from a neighborhood friend my oldest daughter has basically grown up with. I’m not quite sure how she even came to this conclusion, as my family and I are relatively private people. I’m sad my daughter has lost a friend, and just wondering the best way to navigate this as they are neighbors, so running into them is inevitable…

by | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

Utilitarianism is a common belief system, meaning you put the good of the community over your own needs and values. If they believe vaccines keep the general population healthier and hold the value of the greater good over individualism, autonomy, and medical freedom...
Six Words to Build Autonomy and Save Parental Energy

Six Words to Build Autonomy and Save Parental Energy

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

For the next seven days, try this! Find a piece of paper. Write these six words on it: What can you do about that? Put it in your pocket. For the next week, when your child asks you a question, needs help with something you want them to accomplish on their own, or is...
I am a 28F and my boyfriend a 28M. Do you think it’s possible to have a healthy relationship with someone who believes they are more intelligent than you are? My boyfriend is an extremely talented and creative musician who writes and produces his own music. He said that no one can make music like him. Because of this he thinks he is extremely smart and thinks he is smarter than me and anyone else.

I am a 28F and my boyfriend a 28M. Do you think it’s possible to have a healthy relationship with someone who believes they are more intelligent than you are? My boyfriend is an extremely talented and creative musician who writes and produces his own music. He said that no one can make music like him. Because of this he thinks he is extremely smart and thinks he is smarter than me and anyone else.

by | Jun 16, 2024 | Uncategorized

Unless he is busting the pop charts, as talented as he may be, in truth, he is an aspiring musician. Actors and artists sometimes struggle with finding their place because they are often, as you (and he!) said, very good at what they do and want to share it with the...