Planets & Transits
New Moon in Leo August 12, 2026
The New Moon arrives in Leo August 12 at 8:36 PM UTC, and with it comes a singular...
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
It’s just a sip, right? A family celebration, a clink of glasses, and a curious child asking to taste what the grownups are having. Many parents shrug and say yes, thinking it's harmless—or even helpful—to take the mystery out of alcohol. But what if that innocent taste plants a seed? What if that moment sets off a ripple effect that stretches far beyond childhood into adult habits, health, and emotional patterns?
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Words can comfort, heal, and inspire—but they can also hurt in ways we don’t always recognize until it’s too late. When it comes to children, the words they hear from the adults in their lives become the building blocks of how they see the world—and themselves. But what happens when those words are filled with criticism, sarcasm, or rage? The bruises aren’t visible, but the pain runs deep and lingers long after the words have been spoken. Let’s talk about verbal abuse, how it shapes a child’s heart and mind, and what we can do—right now—to stop the cycle and begin to heal.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
When a new baby joins the family, it can feel like the whole house holds its breath—anticipation, excitement, and, for older children, an undercurrent of confusion or even sorrow. The love you feel for all your children is boundless, but to a child used to being the center of your world, that love can suddenly feel uncertain. This article is here to help you gently navigate those stormy waters.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Making friends isn’t always easy for kids, but with the right guidance, they can develop the social skills they need to connect with others. Learn how to support your child’s confidence and friendships through encouragement and simple strategies that make a lasting impact.
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- Written by: Beth McDaniel, InnerSelf.com
Raising emotionally intelligent kids equips them to handle life’s challenges with empathy, resilience, and confidence. Learn 10 proven tips to nurture your child’s EQ.
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- Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com
Child growth standards and 'normal' development often oversimplify the unique journey of childhood. Learn why every child thrives in their own way.
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- Written by: Darlene Taylor
Discover the 4 key rules for successful co-parenting after divorce. From mutual respect to consistency, learn how to navigate the challenges and build a healthy co-parenting relationship.
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- Written by: David W. Berner
I don’t believe I have regrets. But don’t we all regret something? At least one thing? Sure, there is that artistic life I missed, the dangerous and the reclusive. But what if I had embraced that life in some way? What would that have done to my...
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- Written by: Tami Lynn Kent
When conception and pregnancy come with effort, or not at all, the risk is to set oneself up to feel like a failure or, alternately, to try everything in the hopes of being “good enough” to conceive.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Cripps
Before I was a mother, I was a philosopher. As such, I can offer no cut-and-dried answers to every quandary. Rather than adhere to one philosophical worldview, I use a handful of ideas we can treat as a cornerstone of “commonsense morality.”
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- Written by: Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton
‘Gross negligence’: why a parent like James Crumbley can be found guilty for their child’s crimes.
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- Written by: Margaret Bensfield Sullivan
For a while after my family returned from a year of travel around the world, it seemed we had ruined sightseeing for my children.
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- Written by: Khara Croswaite Brindle
As a parent of an estranged adult child attempting to repair the rupture and reconcile, what do you need to consider or do to make that happen? What needs to be in place for your reconciliation efforts to be successful?
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- Written by: Kimberly Hillier, University of Windsor
How having conversations with children builds their language — and strengthens family connections
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- Written by: Juliana Zabatiero, Curtin University et al
Many parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on devices is fine for entertainment and education, we also know it is important children do things away from TVs and devices.
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- Written by: Celia Landman
My child’s pain is always calling me into a new relationship with my highest intentions. The difficulties I encounter smooth the rough edges of my heart and mind, giving me more wisdom, balance, and capacity as long as I have the courage to be near the pain.
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- Written by: Darlene Taylor
I had longed to be a mother and felt so fortunate that I was afforded the luxury of being home with her. So against all my feminist leanings, we settled into very traditional family roles, with me spending a lot more time with Sammi than he did.
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- Written by: Celia Landman
All parents I know have gone through hard times with their children. And the holidays with either unexpressed or expressed expectations add more pressure to the family system.
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- Written by: Darlene Taylor
The thing about divorce that is hard to remember is that as much as it is happening to you, your partner, and your children, it’s also happening to everyone else in your little world. Your friends, your extended family, everyone is affected.
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- Written by: Jasmine Fledderjohann and Laura Sochas
Climate crisis: what to consider if you’re questioning whether to have children
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- Written by: Christia Spears Brown, University of Kentucky
States sue Meta for knowingly hurting teens with Facebook and Instagram ? here are the harms researchers have documented
