5 Powerful Phrases to Say to Your Child Every Day That Aren’t “I Love You

Telling your child “I love you” is one of the most important things you can say. Those words create a foundation of security. Yet, children benefit from hearing a wider vocabulary of affirmation. Specific, positive phrases can build their confidence, shape their identity, and equip them with a resilient inner voice. These phrases go beyond […]

3 Common Parenting Phrases to Rethink, and What to Say Instead

The words we use with our children shape their inner world. Often, we repeat phrases we heard growing up without thinking about their full impact. These common expressions usually come from a good place. We want to encourage, comfort, or guide. However, some familiar phrases can accidentally send a message we do not intend. By […]

The Silent Curriculum: What Your Words Are Really Teaching Your Child

As parents, we think a lot about our child’s education. We look at school ratings. We help with homework. We worry about reading levels and math scores. This formal curriculum is important. Yet, there is another curriculum at work every single day. It is more powerful than any textbook. This is the Silent Curriculum. It […]