28 Reasons I Focus on Our Marriage and My Wife Takes the Lead in Parenting and Home Life
Marriage is a team sport, but that doesn’t mean every team plays by the same rules. In our house? My wife takes the lead in …
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28 Things to Say to Your Defiant Adult Children
Parenting an adult child is a whole different ballgame. One minute, they’re asking for your advice, and the next, they’re rolling their eyes so hard …
34 Clear Signs of an Unhealthy Parent-Adult Child Relationship
You love your parents. They raised you, cared for you, and probably have a treasure trove of embarrassing childhood stories to pull out at the …
31 Painful Reasons Your Adult Kids Aren’t Listening to Your Thoughts or Opinions
Ever feel like talking to your adult kids is like yelling into the void? You share a nugget of wisdom, and they nod while secretly …
29 Family Traditions That Feel Sacred But Could Actually Be Toxic
Family traditions—they’re supposed to be the glue that holds us together, the cozy rituals that make life feel rich and meaningful. But let’s be real: …
33 Reasons Feminist Parenting Alone Won’t Fix Our ‘Boys-Will-Be-Boys’ Culture
You’re raising your son to be kind, respectful, and an all-around decent human being. You talk about consent, model emotional intelligence, and make sure he …
32 Soft Parenting Benefits That Boomers Can’t Wrap Their Heads Around
“Oh, the good old days,” echoes the often-heard sentiment from boomers. But some of us remember those days differently, with bumper stickers that read “spare …
30 Emotional Wounds Making Gen Z Pull Away From Their Parents
Generational gaps have always existed, yet the divide between Gen Z and their parents feels particularly profound. This isn’t about assigning blame to parents; rather, …
30 Habits of Adults Raised by Emotionally Fragile Parents
Growing up with emotionally fragile parents was like tiptoeing through a minefield of big feelings that weren’t even yours. One wrong move, and BOOM—instant guilt, drama, or …
33 Signs You Grew Up With Gaslighting Parents (And Didn’t Even Realize It!)
You know that feeling when you swear something happened, but someone insists you’re totally wrong—and suddenly, you doubt your own memory? Yeah, welcome to gaslighting 101. If you …