When caregiving forces you to take unpaid leave, it can trigger guilt, worry, and a sense that you are falling behind, at home and at work. This article uses an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) lens to help parents respond with more compassion and flexibility. You will learn how to unhook from harsh thoughts, make space for difficult emotions, refocus on the present, reconnect with what matters, and take small, realistic steps that support both your family and your wellbeing.

Scary headlines can unsettle children, even when the event happened far away. If your child is clingy, worried, or asking repeated questions, they are seeking safety. Here are practical ways to respond, limit exposure, and help your child feel calmer and steadier again.

Learn why tantrums happen and how to calm, guide, and support your child through emotional moments. Practical tips to manage tantrums with confidence and empathy.

Feel like you’re falling short as a parent? You may be growing more than you realise. These everyday moments, however small, are signs of strength and love.

AI can be helpful, but children and teens are more vulnerable to overuse and unhealthy attachment. Learn practical ways to set boundaries and keep them grounded.

Hearing that your teen may be using Kpods can be distressing, but you’re not alone. This guide helps parents understand the reasons behind youth substance use, how to talk to your child with empathy, and how to set safe, supportive boundaries while staying connected.