behavior – Jacquline Njeri

Why Your Child Feels Invisible: Recognizing Emotional Neglect

Parenting is often envisioned as providing food, shelter, and physical safety. While these are fundamental, a child’s healthy development hinges just as much on emotional nourishment. When a child’s emotional

Helping Your Child Build Healthy Relationships with Peers

For children, navigating friendships is a core part of growing up, teaching them vital social and emotional skills that last a lifetime. Good peer relationships are essential because they offer

To the Friend Who Left When I Needed Them Most

Dear You, I never thought I would write this, mostly because I kept hoping you would come back. For a long time, I told myself you just needed space, that

To the Group That Never Noticed I Was Hurting

Dear Friends, I used to sit among you and laugh until my cheeks hurt. I played along, joined the conversations, and matched your energy as best as I could. You

Not Just Acting Out: When Misbehavior Is Really a Cry for Help

It’s easy to label a child as “difficult” when they’re constantly pushing limits, talking back, or throwing tantrums. But what if those behaviors aren’t just mischief or defiance? What if

When Parents Compete with Their Children: The Untold Story

In many families, an unspoken competition can develop between parents and their children, creating tension and conflict. This competition often emerges from a parent’s desire to assert their authority, relive