Why Forcing Friendships Can Harm Introverted Kids — And What to Do Instead

In today’s world, socializing is often seen as a measure of success—even for children. Parents worry when their child prefers quiet play or spends time alone. But here’s the truth: introversion is not a problem to fix. It’s a personality trait that deserves respect. Forcing friendships can do more harm than good, leading to anxiety…

Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Whether you are married with kids, have a partner or single, setting boundaries never comes easy.  Whether its personal or work or even your local barista, making sure you set boundaries early on is always a good idea if you are a person that find certain questions uncomfortable.  But what happens if get older and…

Be Mindful of Your Kids

This is just a reminder to well-intentioned parents out there to be mindful of your kids and treat them as humans not as playthings, especially around family and close friends.  I am guilty of this too where I tend to pressure my son to hug and kiss every single person (when only handshake can suffice…