Why Kids Need Permission to Love Freely
A co-parenting perspective for parents raising children ages 8–14 When parents separate, children often feel like they are standing in the middle of two worlds. For kids between the ages of 8 and 14, this can be especially confusing. They are old enough to notice tension, arguments, and differences between their parents—but not always old […]
Confusing Words from Adults: Helping Children Trust Their Own Feelings
A Parent Reference Guide inspired by My Heart My Choice Children learn how to understand the world largely through the words and behaviors of the adults around them. Parents, caregivers, teachers, and authority figures shape a child’s sense of safety, trust, and self-awareness. But sometimes, whether intentional or not, adults can use language that leaves […]