The key to overcoming adversity is dancing in the rain. By finding joy in times of hardship, we can become healthier and happier. There are two ways to look at rainstorms: as an inconvenience, something to be feared, or as a nurturer, something that brings life and creates puddles to dance in. “Dancing in the […]
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A child’s lies are hard on both parents and children. If your child is lying, here’s what you can do, from common signs to conversation tips. As parents, we’re responsible for guiding our children, but that becomes harder if we’re not met with honesty. More than the parental and moral reasonings behind honesty, lying can
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The golden rule exists for a reason: kids can be mean. Teach your child these seven other strategies to help them respond to bullies. Kids can be brutally honest, and often at the worst times. This is because kids develop social and emotional skills at different stages, which makes unkind behavior unfortunately common, but is
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From purpose and identity to social connection and escapism, we can get a lot out of a well-written story. These eight reasons are why we love books. Everyone loves a good story, even if it’s just somebody “spilling the tea” on social media. But have you ever wondered why? Our love for books and stories
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Negative thoughts are natural but not useful. Give your family environment a new outlook by reframing these three negative thoughts. Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it’s natural for thoughts to occasionally drift into negative territory. But what if we could reframe these negative thoughts into positive perspectives that not only
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Failing the bird test doesn’t mean the end of your relationship. Instead, it’s the start of building a more attentive, connected relationship. It’s a misconception that relationships need grand gestures. Often, it’s the little things that matter, like getting excited over a bird. Are you being attentive in your relationship? Are you responding to your
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Aging is natural; everybody goes through it. But loving your body at every age takes a certain skill, so here are some tips to help. Experts say that our bodies reach their peak in both biological function and physical performance between ages twenty and thirty-five. But for many people, it’s difficult to love their bodies
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We love telling and listening to stories, and they have so many great benefits for kids. But did you know that storytelling can also improve your child’s well-being? Books, musicals, plays, conversations—there are so many ways to tell stories. And here at Familius, we’re kind of obsessed with storytelling, and for good reason: storytelling can
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On your relationship journey, identify and prevent these ten most common relationship challenges to avoid the potholes and safely reach your destination: a happy family. Staying in love for the long haul can be a scary proposition because the road is often riddled with potholes. But if you’re aware of what lies ahead, you’ll have
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Positive affirmations are more than just a mantra; they’re an important part of your family’s daily routine. The more natural, the better. In today’s wellness-centered culture, people throw around the words positive affirmations all the time. But what exactly are they, and why should your family do them? In the extreme, affirmations are mantras or
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