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If family is everything, these how-tos will help you through it all, from sibling drama to family vacations to irritating in-laws and beyond.
Are Children Raising Themselves?
Children are no longer acting or behaving like children. What message are they sending us? As a volunteer Teacher’s Aide, I am witnessing an alarming and frightening phenomenon in the children I am trying to help, many of whom I know, and in those in my community. Also, I read and listen to the news about what’s happening in my country.
By Annelise Lords 9 days ago in Families
Love That Acts, Not Love That Speaks
When Love Became a Language Instead of a Practice In modern parenting culture, love is increasingly defined by what is said rather than what is done. Emotional affirmation, verbal reassurance, and constant validation are treated as the primary evidence of care, while less expressive forms of love are often overlooked or misunderstood. A parent who says “I love you” frequently and validates feelings consistently is assumed to be providing something essential, while a parent who demonstrates care through sacrifice, consistency, and enforcement may be perceived as distant or emotionally limited.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast26 days ago in Families
