Remember those dreamy days when we thought by 25 we’d be living in a big city loft, juggling a fabulous career, and maybe even starting a family? Reality check: more 20-somethings than ever are still hanging out in their childhood bedrooms, and it’s not all about laziness or lack of ambition. Housing costs are sky-high,…
Good intentions don’t always lead to great results—especially when discipline gets thrown out in the name of being “supportive.” Here are 15 ways that gentle parenting, when misinterpreted, can lead to chaos, entitlement, and totally avoidable behavioral issues. 1. Letting kids negotiate every single rule Kids aren’t little lawyers, and yet many parents find themselves…
Let’s be honest—childhood shapes so much of who we are, doesn’t it? From the way we handle emotions to how we navigate relationships, those early years leave a lasting mark. But what happens when love, support, and validation are replaced with criticism, neglect, or indifference? Spoiler alert: it shows up in ways you may not…
Ever wondered why some parents end up being more like distant relatives to their adult children? In today’s chaotic world, the bond between parents and their grown-up kids can sometimes stretch thinner than a piece of chewing gum stuck to the bottom of a shoe. Whether it’s due to generational gaps, misunderstandings, or simply drifting…
Hey there! Today, we’re exploring a topic that might just hit a little too close to home. It’s all about those loving, well-intentioned things we parents sometimes do that inadvertently give our grown-up kids a free pass to keep acting like they’re still in high school. We’ve all been there, right? So, let’s talk about…
You may not have realized it growing up, but some of the “normal” things in your family weren’t actually normal at all. Maybe emotions were dismissed, boundaries ignored, or love came with strings attached. Dysfunctional family dynamics can be sneaky—woven into the fabric of childhood so tightly that, as adults, we’re left untangling the knots…
Today, we’re diving into the messy, heartwarming, and sometimes downright confusing world of codependency with our adult kids. You know, those grown-up babies who somehow still feel like they need our constant attention—and maybe they do, but just not in the way we think. As loving parents, it’s easy to blur the lines between supporting…
You thought the hard part was over. You raised your kids, taught them right from wrong, survived the teen years—and now they’re technically adults. But what happens when “adulting” doesn’t quite stick? When your grown kids treat your home like a free Airbnb, dodge responsibility like pros, or call you for every little thing (except…
Gen Z girls were raised on empowerment slogans and aesthetic perfection at the same time. Between TikTok trends, outdated family expectations, and “boss babe” culture, they got a confusing message: be soft but bold. Beautiful, but effortless. Confident, but not too loud. Here are 15 things they were taught growing up—and are now realizing were…
Absence in family relationships often has deep, complex roots. Adult children who choose not to visit their parents usually follow a trail of past behaviors, silences, or patterns that made such a decision feel necessary. This piece explores the nuanced reasons behind this distance, offering understanding rather than blame. 1. They were never emotionally safe…