Are We Protecting Children From Growing?
We want children to become confident and independent, yet our instinct to protect them can sometimes stand in their way. What do children learn through taking risks, making mistakes, and navigating challenges—and how can adults support them without taking over?
Why Are We Always Preparing Children for Adulthood?
We say childhood is precious, yet so much of it is organized around preparing children for what comes next. What happens when the adults we hope children will become begin to matter more than the people they already are?
Am I Pushing My Child Too Much?
When a child develops at a different pace, how do we know whether they need encouragement, more support, or simply more time? A closer look at parental pressure, neurodivergence, intrinsic motivation, and what it means to meet children where they are.
Why Do Some Children Stop Taking Initiative?
Do children become resilient because adults push them—or because they have the freedom to care deeply about what they're doing? This editorial explores how initiative, agency and resilience really develop, and why many of us have misunderstood them for years.
Does Yelling Make You a Bad Parent?
Does yelling make you a bad parent? Many parents carry deep guilt after losing their temper, especially when they're trying to parent differently. This article explores why one difficult moment doesn't define a relationship—and why repair matters more than perfection.
Will My Child Be Okay? Why Parenting Can Never Come With Guarantees
Will my child be okay? It's one of the deepest questions parents carry, whether their children attend school, learn at home, or follow a self-directed path. This article explores why certainty is something parenting can never offer—and why that might not be the problem we think it is.