Parenting has a way of opening doors inside us we didn’t even know were there. A child’s laughter can awaken joy we thought was long gone. But their tears, their defiance, their needs—it can also stir up old feelings, echoes from our own childhood. Sometimes, when we react more strongly than we expected, it’s not…
Parenting isn’t a straight line. It bends and twists through sleepless nights, deep belly laughter, sudden tears, and unexpected grace. We walk barefoot on this path sometimes steady, sometimes stumbling, carrying our own childhoods while trying to shape someone else’s. We don’t get a map for this journey. Just instincts, love, and maybe a few bookmarked articles…
Sometimes, the greatest gift we can offer a child is not a toy, a correction, or even advice—it’s listening. Listening in parenting isn’t just about hearing words; it’s about offering our full attention, our presence suspended in the moment, ready to receive whatever they carry within. In the rush of daily life, it’s easy…