Family Matters

Mental wellness for parents

Guidelines and how to submit your work

Everything you need to know about being a writer for Family Matters

Here’s why I’m not going to punish my daughter for using swear words

You can be a good parent, even if your disorder tells you otherwise

I grew up hating mine, but she deserves better

I vowed to be different, but I didn’t realize how hard it would be.

Holding parents to the same standard as teachers

I refuse to crush his spirit.

One of the hardest lessons to learn as a parent

Claustrophobia: The Dark Cloud

Connecting Children to the Natural World

I was concerned about our 3-year-old…

I am 34 weeks pregnant with twins, and I already feel that my babies have taught me a whole lot. One of the many reasons I decided to try…

Just remember to embrace the pride you feel for them too.

When they are all coping, and you’re just not.

But I always tried not to lose my children

Jumping into the big unknown, healing, and finding my twins.

Endless efforts in keeping my family happy at home

Never tempt fate when it comes to the weather.

‘Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our Children’ — Walt Disney

Helping children prepare for what’s to come.

And what you can do about it.