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The Unseen Pressure of High Expectations: How It Affects Your Child’s Mental Health

Most parents want their children to succeed. We encourage them to work hard, aim high, and reach their full potential. But sometimes, without realizing it, the expectations we set can

To the Brother Who Got Everything I Didn’t

Dear Brother, You probably never noticed. And I don’t think you meant to. But growing up, it always felt like life handed you things with both hands while I had

Dear Dad

You were always there, physically. In the living room, watching the news. At the dinner table, silent. Outside on the veranda, smoking with your thoughts. You weren’t absent like the

Parenting After Trauma: How to Help Your Child Heal

There are moments that change a child’s world in an instant. A car accident. A sudden loss. A medical emergency. Even quieter, more invisible things, like emotional neglect, exposure to

The Wounds We Carry: How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Relationships

You may not remember every detail from your childhood, but your nervous system does. The way you were spoken to, comforted, ignored, or protected—or not—has a lasting impact. And often,

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 Being Overprotective Backfires: The Hidden Cost to Your Child’s Growth

We all want to keep our children safe. It’s instinctive to shield them from pain, disappointment, and failure. But sometimes, in trying to protect them, we unknowingly stand in the

The Impact of a Narcissistic Parent on Adult Relationships.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent often leaves a lasting impact on how individuals connect with others as adults. Narcissistic parents typically demand constant admiration and attention, centering the family