Articles By

Kianna Carissa

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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Family Tree Journey: How to Discover Your Roots

Have you ever watched your child do something—make a funny face, gesture with their hands just so—and thought, “Wow, that’s ...
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8 Parent-Child Morning Routines That Start the Day Right

Let me paint you a picture: It’s 7:15 AM, and I’m standing in my kitchen, still in my pajamas, watching ...
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7 Mother Daughter Tattoos Ideas You’ll Love (And The Sweet Story Behind Ours)

Let me set the scene for you. My daughter, let’s call her Chloe, was about to turn eighteen. The air ...
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The Heart of Positive Discipline: Guiding with Love, Not Fear

I still remember one of my earliest “I have no idea what I’m doing” parenting moments. My three-year-old had just ...
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