Your Parents May Have ‘Gramnesia’ – Here's What It Means for You and Your Parenting

The internet is always buzzing with new, catchy terms, some amusing and others with a bit more truth behind them. One of the latest to gain traction is “Gramnesia,” a word that’s resonating with many parents. It’s natural for a grandparent to have a “foggier memory" about how difficult child-rearing had been for them, says Allie McQuaid, a therapist and mother.  SBDIGIT via Getty Images If you’re a parent of young kids, especially a millennial, this might hit home for you.

The Key Mistake Parents Make When Trying to Control Their Child’s Behavior—And How to Avoid It!

It’s common for parents to blame their child’s bad behavior on a friend they see as a “bad influence.” Since kids often get into trouble in pairs or groups, it’s easy to point fingers. Criticizing another child allows parents to believe their own child is inherently “good” and would not misbehave without the influence of that friend. Father and daughter wearing robot costumes at home via GETTY IMAGES However, this approach has its flaws. Labeling children as inherently good or bad can lead them to believe they are bad people when they make mistakes. Ins…

Singular Bliss: Embracing the Joy of a One-Child Family - Exploring the Benefits and Delights of a Smaller Household

Brenda Seltzer found herself fielding questions about having another child shortly after delivering her son and while still in the hospital. Despite her family's inquiries, she felt overwhelmed by the idea of a second child so soon after giving birth. Only-child families are on the rise, but parents say their choices are still looked down on " At that moment, I was like, 'He was just born. Why are we talking about another one?' " Seltzer, 33, shared with HuffPost. Her initial assumption had been that she and her husband would hav…