Rather than seeing parents as isolated decision-makers, we can support them better by acknowledging their caregiving team—and equipping that team with the tools to promote secure relationships.
• Ask yourself what messages you heard about food growing up. Were you encouraged to “clean your plate”? Were treats used as love or reward?
Perfection might feel like the goal—but excellence, done with heart and balance, is where real growth happens.
While occasional bad dreams are normal, frequent nightmares may be a sign of stress, anxiety, or underlying concerns.
Research consistently shows that children who grow up feeling genuinely seen and encouraged—rather than pushed to “perform” at all costs—are more likely to pursue goals that make them happy and resilient in the long run.
Being a great mom doesn’t mean being an emotional sponge; it means being a guide, a comfort, and sometimes, the person who simply listens and says, “I’m here.”
Emotional resilience isn’t about shielding kids from challenges; life is full of challenges and events big or small that can set the stage for unpleasant emotions.
