Emotional Intelligence, Emotions
As a parent, you undoubtedly want your child to feel loved, safe, and validated. One of the best ways to do this is to validate their emotions. Validating a child’s emotions means acknowledging and accepting their feelings, regardless of whether you agree with...
Book Review, Books, Children, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy, Gratitude, Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, Practice, Teens, Tweens
Emotional intelligence, the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions, is an essential skill for both adults and children. It helps us to navigate our social and emotional lives, and to form healthy relationships with others. As parents, we play a vital...
Belonging, Boundaries, Emotional Intelligence, Emotions, Empathy, Gratitude, Growth Mindset, Healthy Habits, Mindfulness, Practice, Self Care, Self Esteem, Significance
Self-esteem is a critical component of mental health that plays a significant role in shaping an individual’s life experiences, relationships, and overall well-being. It refers to an individual’s overall sense of self-worth and self-respect. Psychologists...
Addiction, Hope, Self Esteem
Self-esteem and addiction share a complex relationship that can influence each other in different ways. Let’s take a look at how they’re connected. First, low self-esteem can be a contributing factor in the development of addiction. When someone has low...
Addiction, Boundaries, Codependency, Hope, Parenting, People Pleasing, Relationships, Self Esteem
As a parent, you want to provide your children with love, support, and a sense of security. But what happens when your own patterns of behavior are impacting your children in negative ways? For codependent parents, this can be a challenging reality to face. Pia...
Boundaries, Codependency, Control Issues, Enabling, Fear, Obsessive Thinking, Parenting, People Pleasing, Psychology, Relationships, Self Esteem, Self Neglect
Codependency is a pattern of behavior in which an individual has a dysfunctional or excessive reliance on another person. It can manifest in a variety of ways, and it can be challenging to recognize in oneself. If you suspect that you or someone you know may be...
