Be careful what you tell your children
These little sayings seem harmless but they can leave negative traces and give your child a false sense of guilt. Here is a quick autopsy of the parental language.
Being a parent
Moms are different from dads!
Should everyone experience parenthood in the exact same way? Are men and women different in the way they experience it? Absolutely!
August 3, 2020
The confidence of new parents
Despite all the joy, happiness and exaltation related to their first baby, new parents will have to adapt very fast to many changes.
April 13, 2020
Should we reward children?
Just like punishments, rewards are given to control children. The difference only lies in the fact that one is more positive than the other. We want the child to continue behaving well so we buy it in some way.
April 6, 2020
Controlling or Tiger Parenting
In popular culture, we call them “tiger parents”: they are very strict and want to control everything. Their child needs to perform. Keep reading to find out why parents act like this and what the consequences of this type of parenting are.
March 9, 2020
Managing your children’s friends
From the first day of school, our children’s friends have an important role in their lives. Here is a little guide to help you find out how to manage the friends, the visits, and the day trips.
February 24, 2020
The "Caillou's mom" myth
A good mother is sympathetic, gentle and always patient. She never gets angry, always has time for her children and sacrifices her own happiness for her family’s benefit... Really?
September 9, 2019
11 ways of being kind
Sometimes, it takes a lot of courage to do what’s right. Here are a few random acts of kindness to inspire your children… one action at a time!
August 19, 2019
Will I still have time for my first child?
Many parents feel like they are betraying their first child when announcing a pregnancy. Will they be able to take care of two children as well as they did when they only had one child?
June 3, 2019
Mothers and daughters: friends or foes?
Mothers and daughters are fierce competitors that admire each other. Sometimes friends, sometimes rivals, they always have very emotional relationships!
May 20, 2019
Fear of not loving the 2nd child as much...
Your baby is your biggest source of joy and you can’t imagine your life without him/her. You’re starting to think about extending your family, but you’re afraid... What if you don’t love your second baby as much?
November 12, 2018
You know you are tired when…
Because we can almost see you doze off (and because it is very funny), we decided to share the great moments of fatigue shared on Mamanpourlavie.com.
May 7, 2018
Love nicknames
Pumpkin, love, darling, dad, mom, gorgeous, sweetie, babe… What do you call your husband? Your partner? Your boyfriend? Do you use love nicknames?
April 30, 2018
The foundation of the mother-child relationship
What is the foundation of a mother and child relationship? If you bet on unconditional love, read on and find out that even this love can face troubled times.
March 19, 2018
10 common mistakes mothers make
Did you just make a blunder? There is probably some of your education and a lot of goodwill in your mistakes as a young mom. Don’t worry!
February 19, 2018
They are SO cute when…
Don’t you think our children have a knack to make us go ‘Awww’ all the time? Motherforlife.com has made a list of 10 situations in which our heart just goes BOOM!
August 7, 2017
Mama’s boy and daddy’s little girl: Making sense of the bonds between mothers and sons, and fathers and daughters
The bond between a mother and her little girl is very strong, while father and son are a natural team. What about the opposite pairings?
July 10, 2017
Family landscaping
As parents, we often look for fresh solutions to solve daily problems. I suggest a powerful and fun exercise: family landscaping.
May 5, 2013
Parenting matters
How parents act toward and respond to their children plays a crucial part in their children's social, emotional and cognitive development. What makes parents parent the way they do? What programs are most effective at enhancing parenting skills?
November 21, 2012
Proud parents
Parental pride is necessary to the good development of a child but it can also cause a lot of stress and affect our relationships.
September 5, 2012
We are so much calmer with the second child
You feel like you didn’t get to enjoy all the little moments with your first baby? Rest assured, having the experience will make you a much calmer and confident mom!
