Have you heard the old saying about old people turning into children again? This section isn’t just about that, although that’s an important part of it. Raising parents is all about learning from children. It’s all about listening to what they have to say and letting them speak their minds. It’s about giving children and teenagers a voice about how they think parenting can be done differently. Here is where we complete the circle of life.
We all know first-time moms have it the hardest. Going through pregnancy and childbirth is hard enough but no one really prepares you for what comes after! While it’s certainly a beautiful and memorable journey, it does come with its share of uncertainties and twists and turns. Thankfully, there are numerous books available that offer…
Do you get overwhelmed sometimes? Tired of always being on the run? Tired of always having to do something? Just plain tired? We all do. Whether you’re a working woman or a stay-at-home mom, you know exactly what I’m talking about. As mothers, as wives, and in the different roles we play in our lives…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raising Boys With Love (@raisingboyswithlove) What will I feel when I see you I wonder My emotions are a mix of sunshine and thunder I know you fell in love with me as soon as I became A tiny little speck of life without even a…
There is no doubt about the immense impact parenting style has on children. Parents are the first human interaction a baby has after being born. It could be a significant differentiating factor between a confident and self-assured child or an insecure and possibly aggressive one. The behaviors that children acquire from home ultimately shape their…
I’m going to tell you a story today. Of a girl who was full of mischief and adventure. She loved driving at the speed of lightning and getting into trouble. She saw everything as an adventure. Getting stuck in rain in the middle of the road with no hope of the car moving? Nothing better…
Growing up, I didn’t see myself as any different from the other kids around me. Apart from the fact that my skin is brown, and that they were mostly white. I didn’t feel like I was different in my being in any way. I didn’t feel lesser or that I was lacking something because of…
In the morning today, my kids jumped onto the bed with us. My five-year-old sat with one leg on me and the other one on his dad. He went on to say that one day I am going to staple your clothes so that you’ll always be together! Can I do it now Ama? While…
My husband went to work today with stars on the back of his shirt. What really happened though? My son came from school with three stars on the back of his hand and showed them off to me proudly. “Yay! I’m so proud of you, Zaviar! Did you also show Baba?” I asked him because…
How many times have you heard a man berating a young boy at how he is throwing the ball, and how he has no skill? How many times have you seen a woman insult her children in front of other kids and let her children know they are not and will never be good enough?…
These are trying times Baba, I know you’re putting on a brave face I get my resilience from you and I am learning how to slow my pace Walk with me Baba, you please slow down too Play with me so I forget that I can’t go out and still enjoy this time with you I know…