Mom Life

Do you still remember something your grandparents said that made you uncomfortable? As much as we adore our grandparents, their words (even with good intentions) can sometimes hurt our feelings or are plain embarrassing. If you are a grandparent, using your words mindfully around your grandkids is as crucial as any other relationship. Words hold…

Kids are adorable, innocent, and full of energy. They are always curious about the world and have a knack for getting themselves into hilarious situations without even realizing it. Sometimes, their innocence can lead to naughty behavior that leaves us adults laughing uncontrollably (or, if we can manage, silently to ourselves). Children, in their unfiltered…

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If we earned a dollar each time we confidently declared, “I’ll never do that when I become a parent,” we might soon find ourselves indulging in a getaway on Cocoa Island in the Maldives. However, parenthood swiftly immerses us in a whirlwind of emotions and introduces us to children who seem to possess an uncanny…

It can be difficult to raise grateful kids in a world where people of all ages are constantly compared to others and encouraged to have more, be better, and achieve higher goals. Young, impressionable minds can easily get swept up in the mentality of always wanting more and never being satisfied—a recipe for poor mental…

Have you ever thought that some lessons we pass down to our kids with the best intentions might not actually help them in the long run? As parents, we’re all about preparing our kids for the complex world out there. We want them to succeed, be happy, and find their purpose. But sometimes, in our…