beth, Author at Family Relationship Priorities

How To Teach Kids to Engage in Positive Self-Talk

bethDecember 20, 2022May 5, 2022Leave a Comment

It’s common for children to fall back into negative self-talk when they’re faced with a particularly difficult challenge that they feel they can’t overcome. Feelings of doubt and self-depreciation start to arise and it can be hard to get rid of once the feelings kick in.
When teaching them how to cope with negative and self-deprecating thoughts, it’s important to emphasize that these negative thoughts and feelings should be acknowledged and not erased but they should also reframe their thinking and focus on the positives that the situation brought on …

Parenting

How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health

bethJune 19, 2022April 20, 2022Leave a Comment

Keeping your kids physically healthy is a feat that most parents excel at. But when it comes to their emotional and mental well-being, it’s another story entirely. It’s important to place value on caring for your child’s mental health because this is what allows them to develop resilience against the obstacles and challenges that they will eventually face in the real world.
But being both emotionally and mentally healthy is not something that can happen easily and organically. Here are ways you can nurture your child’s mental health:
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Health

Why Is My Child Chewing on Their Shirt?

bethJune 19, 2022April 11, 2022Leave a Comment

During a baby’s oral stage, they get the urge to take everything they could get their hands on and put it in their mouth. They usually do this when they’re teething or when they want to explore the world around them. But, what about when an older child suddenly starts chewing on their shirt?
A child may seek oral stimulation during their development stages. This is rooted in a human’s most basic methods and need for self-regulation and calming. Older kids may also still seek this, and not just infants or toddlers.
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Ages and Stages

Staying Connected to Your College Freshman

bethJune 19, 2022March 22, 2022Leave a Comment

Sending their kids off to a college is one of the most difficult things a parent can go through. You’ll miss your day-to-day interactions and the feeling of just having them nearby. Every day, you debate whether you should initiate communication or wait for them to contact you first.
It can also be hard to balance being there for your child while also not being intrusive. This transition can definitely bring about major changes in your life but if these changes are handled right then it can result in your child growing into a mature and responsible adult. …

Parenting

How To Create A Parallel Parenting Plan

bethJune 19, 2022March 2, 2022Leave a Comment

A parallel parenting plan is a parenting model that is adopted by parents who have a hard time getting along but still both want to be involved in raising their kids. This method allows them to have control over their own parenting responsibilities without needing the consent of the other parent.
It’s that there is no contact or communication in this type of parenting but it’s very limited. Parents usually only communicate when there is an absolute need to.
Creating a parallel parenting plan typically requires…

Ages and Stages

12-year-old Development Milestones

bethJune 19, 2022March 2, 2022Leave a Comment

The tween years are when many physical, emotional, mental, and social changes start to occur to your child. This is when your child inches closer and closer to becoming a full-fledged teenager.
It’s normal for 12-year-olds to have moments when they still act like a child and then suddenly turn into a little adult, who seems wiser than their years. In order to be prepared for the changes that happen, it’s important to know what development occurs during this time.
Language and Cognitive Milestones
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Ages and Stages

Child Development Overview

bethJune 19, 2022February 25, 2022Leave a Comment

The growth, needs, and challenges of your child are different at each stage of their development. It’s important that the parenting strategies you employ should also shift according to what your child might need at each stage in order to keep up with their growth. This guide will give an overview of what developments to expect and how to address them.
Toddlers
Their physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects develop at a rapid pace. They also start developing motor skills that allow them to properly navigate and explore around the house. As they…

Getting Pregnant

Fertility Options for Transgender People

bethJune 19, 2022February 12, 2022Leave a Comment

The population of transgender people across the United States alone is estimated to be about two million, and around a quarter of that number are parents. However, a lot more transgender and nonbinary people want to have children and start their own families but they feel as though that option isn’t available to them.
The good news is that it is an option for them. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine recently published an ethics review stating denying transgender and nonbinary individuals any access to fertility services is unjustified. …

Getting Pregnant

Can Pregnant Women Sleep on Their Backs

bethJune 19, 2022February 5, 2022Leave a Comment

When you’re pregnant, finding the right position for sleeping that is both comfortable and doesn’t harm your baby can be quite the challenge. It’s not really that easy to get a sound sleep with your belly in the way.
You might have heard that sleeping on your back is not advisable at all for pregnant women. This can be a challenge especially if you’re someone who’s used to sleeping on their backs. So, how bad is it really?
As your uterus reaches 20 weeks or five months and grows larger, it becomes big …

Getting Pregnant

What Is Tokophobia?

bethJune 19, 2022January 17, 2022Leave a Comment

Tokophobia is an intense fear of giving birth. It’s not simply anxiety or nervousness. Those things are normal and tend to happen surrounding childbirth but tokophobia can be debilitating and can greatly affect your quality of life.
It primarily affects those who were assigned females at birth. People who have this condition will take any measures necessary to avoid getting pregnant. In the event that they do get pregnant, they end up dreading every second of pregnancy instead of enjoying or relishing the experience.
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