Why Children Light Up When You Tell That Same Story Again (and Again and Again)
You’ve read it 47 times. You can recite it in your sleep. You could be held hostage and still recite “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” word-for-word under pressure. And yet… When bedtime rolls around, they look at you with wide eyes and go, “Can we read this one again?” The same book. The same lines. The […]
Why Siblings Fight (And Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing)
It starts with a scream. Then someone yells, “MUMMMM!” Then you walk in and find one child crying, one child defending themselves, and a toy on the floor that suddenly became more valuable than gold. Sound familiar? If you grew up with siblings, you probably have a few battle scars of your own. You remember […]
The Most Underrated Parenting Hack No One Talks About
You ever notice how quick we are to point things out… when they’re wrong? Your kid forgets their shoes—“Why aren’t you wearing shoes?!” Your partner forgets to take the bin out—“Again? Seriously?” The barista spells your name wrong—“It’s not that hard.” But when someone does something right? Something small, good, kind, helpful? We think it… […]
Why Toddlers Are Actually the Most Honest People on Earth (And What We Can Learn From Them)
There’s a brutal kind of honesty that only comes from toddlers. They’ll tell you your breath stinks. They’ll point out the pimple you thought you covered. They’ll ask why Uncle Dave’s got hair coming out of his nose—and they’ll do it loudly. In public. With zero shame. And the wild thing is… they’re not wrong. […]
Why You Should Never Underestimate a Toddler With a Marker
Picture This: It’s been a long day. You finally sit down with a coffee, exhale, and for the first time in hours, there’s silence. No demands, no crashes, no “Muuum, watch this!” It’s peaceful… a little too peaceful. You leave the room for thirty seconds. When you come back, your walls have hieroglyphics. The couch […]
Why Kids Need More Boredom
There’s a moment every parent dreads. You’re in the middle of something—cooking dinner, answering an email, finally sitting down for five minutes of peace—and then you hear it. “Muuuuum… Daaaaaad… I’m booooored.” 😩 Cue the immediate guilt. Should you suggest an activity? Find a game? Hand them an iPad just to get them off […]
Why “Risky” Play is Actually Good for Kids (And Why We Encourage It)
If you’ve ever watched kids on a playground, you’ve seen it firsthand. They climb higher than they probably should. They jump off things that make you hold your breath. They wrestle, chase, tumble, and push their limits—and they absolutely love it. Meanwhile, parents are caught in a mental tug-of-war. “Should I stop them?” “What if […]
How Stories Hijack the Human Brain (and Why That’s a Good Thing for Your Child)
)You’ve seen it happen. Your child is running around, bouncing off the walls, energy levels through the roof—until you start reading them a story. Suddenly, they stop. They sit. They listen. Their little brows furrow, their eyes widen, and for the next few minutes, they’re completely locked in. It’s almost like magic. But it’s not […]
How Routine Shapes Your Child’s Success (And Why It Starts Early)
Let’s be real—getting kids to stick to a routine isn’t always easy. Some days, you’re begging them to put on their shoes, eat breakfast, or tidy up their toys. Other days, you’re too exhausted to even try. And honestly? Who could blame you? But here’s the thing: routines aren’t just about making your day smoother […]
Why Childhood Confidence Starts With Failure (And How We Teach It)
Let’s face it—failure feels like the enemy. No parent likes to see their child struggle, and it’s tempting to step in, fix things, and shield them from disappointment. It’s only natural—you want to protect your child from pain, frustration, and the sting of falling short. But here’s the catch: avoiding failure might actually be holding […]