Growing up, we learn many life lessons the hard way: romantic love cannot solve all your problems. There is no other perfect half for you. No one and nothing creates your happiness but you. To be able to face the world and overcome their own dissatisfaction, our children need to know themselves and learn how to manage relationships first.
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For kids and teens: How to deal with negative emotions
Dear kids, your negative emotions are useful. If you understand why they appear, you can make a change. And you will become more satisfied as people.
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Raising boys amid machoism and feminism gone astray
I feel sorry for little guys. And I find it harder to judge men for being emotionally unavailable.
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Readers’ first reactions to “Just a blackbird”
Looking forward to the first readers' reactions
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We survived, we enjoyed, we relaxed on our vacation with kids
We got back home with joy. It was a stress-free vacation: we chose what they needed, and did what we wanted to do.
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Sarma — healthy comfort food to die for
This home cooking is Mediterranean AND Middle Eastern AND liked by everybody who has tried it.
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One good reason NOT to have kids
Having kids is a state of never-ending worry. And what can ruin your happiness more than constant concern?
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Happiness, I think I’ve found you. For real
It took me some time to recognize it. I did love, travel, meditation, adrenaline rush… But something was missing.
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How to overcome the fear of flying (and get ready for a baby)
5 years ago the fear of flying was my second biggest fear (№1 was giving birth). My toddler twins have already traveled by plane. It’s feasible.
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Not sure about wanting kids? It’s OK, you can still be a great parent
I tried to postpone my pregnancy as much as I could. In the end, I decided to have kids because I was afraid that I will regret not having them one day. What a “bad” reason to have them.
