Lifestyle

Holiday Season and Mental Health: Embracing the Power of Saying "No" Introduction For two holiday seasons, many parents pared down celebrations. They trimmed guest lists—not as fun as trimming a tree—or clinked mugs of hot cider and cocoa with colleagues during the office's Zoom holiday happy hour. It remains to be seen exactly how the 2022…

Conscious Parenting for the Culture: Embodying Our Ancestors' Wildest Dreams In Kindred's recurring column Conscious Parenting for the Culture, Parenting Coach Yolanda Williams explores embodying our ancestors' wildest dreams by decolonizing our parenting and learning how to navigate the intersections of fear and freedom to raise the next…

Gentle-ish Parenting: Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma Introduction When thinking back to how you were raised, you likely have a spectrum of memories ranging from fond to upsetting. Your parents shaped the formative years of your life as well as your early adulthood through their choice of parenting style, influencing everything from…

Respecting Your Child's Interests When you're at the supermarket and your child is captivated by the ice cream section, it's important to respect their interests. Instead of dismissing their fascination, try to understand their perspective. Give them a couple of minutes to explore the different flavors and options. You can even take a picture of…