Category: Parentship

How many times have you caught yourself saying, “I’ll be happy when…”? Maybe it’s when you finally get that promotion, finish paying off the mortgage, or lose those extra pounds. We’ve all been there—chasing happiness as if it’s a finish line we’ll eventually cross. But what if we’ve been looking at happiness all wrong? What if the secret isn’t in reaching the destination but in embracing the journey? Why We Need to Stop Saying “I Will Be Happy When…” Living in the mindset of “I’ll be happy when…” creates a constant cycle of dissatisfaction. It keeps us from appreciating what we have right now and blinds us to the beauty of the everyday. Life isn’t made up of grand milestones—it’s Read more…

Parenting today feels like running an endless marathon. Between school drop-offs, work meetings, and extracurricular activities, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that doing more means being a better parent. But what if the secret to successful parenting wasn’t about doing everything, but about trying less in parenting? Trying to juggle it all often leaves us stressed, distracted, and disconnected. We aim to create the best possible life for our children, but in striving for perfection, we sometimes miss the moments that matter most. Why Doing It All Doesn’t WorkThe constant push to do everything as a parent can be overwhelming. Overloaded schedules can lead to burnout—not just for parents, but for kids, too. Studies show that Read more…