When Kids Become Parents: Breaking the Cycle of Parentification
Learn what parentification is, how it affects children emotionally and developmentally, and what steps families can take to restore balance and healing.
Learn what parentification is, how it affects children emotionally and developmentally, and what steps families can take to restore balance and healing.
Our parents did the best they could with the resources and knowledge available to them, protecting and providing for us as children. For me, part of that protection meant maintaining composure and creating the illusion that life was all rainbows, butterflies, and cute little bunnies....
Balance isn't some faraway destination — it's cultivated in small, intentional moments throughout your week. It varies from person to person; it changes with the seasons of life. So take these steps, put your spin on them, and remember that imperfect progress is still progress. I would love to know how these tactics play out in your world! What small tweak could have the biggest impact on your week ahead?
Ahh, those tricky tween years. It’s a developmental stage where your kid is no longer a baby but not quite a teen. It can be a challenging time for parents as you loosen the reigns (just a bit) and for your child as they navigate...