Articles By

Kianna Carissa

Single Moms: The Truth About Raising Kids Alone in 2026

It was 11 PM on a Tuesday, and I was sitting on my bathroom floor, crying into a towel while ...
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10 Healthy Snack Ideas Kids Actually Love

A gentle parenting–friendly guide for calmer days, happier bellies, and fewer snack-time battles If you’ve ever opened the pantry only ...
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Family Feuds: Practical Ways Parents Can Heal the Home

I still remember the night our family dinner went completely off the rails. One child stormed off crying, the other ...
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Narcissistic Parents: Breaking Free From Their Control

I’m sitting here with a lukewarm cup of coffee—you know the kind, the one you’ve microwaved three times because life ...
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Active Parenting: How to Build Connection, Confidence, and Cooperation at Home

My phone was buzzing on the kitchen counter, dinner was half-cooked, and my child was tugging at my sleeve saying, ...
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Child Care Choices: From Guilt to Growth

Let’s be honest for a second. There is a specific moment in every new parent’s life that feels like a ...
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12 Must-Have Books That Help Kids Process Big Emotions

It was a Tuesday afternoon, and my six-year-old son, let’s call him Evan, was having what I can only describe ...
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10 Creative Indoor Games to Keep Kids Busy

It’s 2 PM on a rainy Saturday, and I hear those dreaded words echo from the living room: “Mooooom, I’m ...
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The Real Cost of Helicopter Parenting on Children’s Growth

I’ll never forget the day I realized I was that mom. It was a Tuesday afternoon at the playground, and ...
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Easy Kid Hairstyles for Busy Parents on the Go

Let me paint you a picture: It’s 7:43 AM on a Tuesday morning. The bus comes at 8:15. My daughter ...
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