Mom Life

Parenting norms vary globally and follow diverse beliefs, values, and traditions. These norms are often shaped by cultural practices, societal expectations, economic conditions, and religious beliefs. Some parenting norms can confuse those who do not belong to a particular culture or community. Certain peculiar parenting norms for Americans may seem confusing at first glance to…

When discussing millennials’ childhood, it’s crucial to know how different their growing-up years were from the other generations. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, didn’t grow up with their noses on phones or tablets as Gen Z kids did. However, despite the lack of digital entertainment, research suggests that millennials are the most nostalgic generation and tend…

We all know that confidence is crucial for our kids to tackle life’s challenges. The trick is that building confidence takes time, and the sooner we start, the better. The good news for parents is that there’s a simple but powerful tool to boost their children’s self-esteem: positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are short and powerful…

Financial literacy is a valuable life skill that should be taught from a very young age. It’s never too early to teach a child how to make sense of cents. Many parents leave money discussions off the table, keeping kids in the dark as they grow up. To kids, money is still a very amorphous…

As parents, we know yelling isn’t conducive to positive communication with our children. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to control our emotions and refrain from raising our voices. Yelling can cause fear, anxiety, and low self-esteem in children (and guilt in parents), and it often leads to a vicious…

In recent years, many couples have started their families later in life.  In the 70s, the average U.S. woman gave birth for the first time at around 21. However, recent data shows the average age of first-time mothers has risen to over 27 in 2022.  Additionally, births to women aged 40 and above have increased, with…