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Bridging the Gap: Navigating Cultural Differences Between Habesha Parents & Their US-Born Teenagers
"In a world where we all come from different places, our only chance of survival is love." - Maya Angelou The United States of America is...
Ben Z
Mar 5, 20232 min read


The Joy & Responsibility of Fatherhood: What It Means to Be a Dad
"Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad." - Anne Geddes Being a father is one of the most fulfilling roles a...
Ben Z
Feb 28, 20233 min read


The Joy & Responsibility of Parenthood: What It Truly Means to Be a Parent
“Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” -...
Ben Z
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Listen, Speak, Adapt: The Art of Effective Communication
"To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a...
Ben Z
Feb 26, 20233 min read
Speaking the Language of Parenthood: Effective Communication with Children of Different Ages
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said." - Peter Drucker Effective communication is essential in building...
Ben Z
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Nurturing Your Child's Passions: How to Encourage & Support Their Interests
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." - Oprah Winfrey As parents, one of our primary...
Ben Z
Feb 18, 20233 min read
The Role of Family Values: Building a Strong Foundation for Your Children
"Family is not an important thing. It's everything." - Michael J. Fox As parents, we want the best for our children. We want them to grow...
Ben Z
Feb 18, 20233 min read
The Science of Child Development: Understanding Your Child's Growth & Behavior
"Children are not things to be molded, but are people to be unfolded." - Jess Lair Child development is a complex and fascinating topic...
Ben Z
Feb 18, 20233 min read
The Joy of Parenting: Finding Happiness in the Chaos
"Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work." - C.S. Lewis Parenting is one of the most...
Ben Z
Feb 18, 20233 min read
Navigating Parenthood: A Guide for First-Time Parents
"Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." -...
Ben Z
Feb 18, 20233 min read
Beyond the Baby Blues: Coping with Postpartum Depression
"It's okay to not be okay, but it's not okay to stay that way." – Perry Noble Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health disorder...
Ben Z
Feb 16, 20233 min read
Mindful Discipline & Setting Limits with Kids
“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” – James Baldwin Parenting...
Ben Z
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Breaking the Silence: Helping Your Child Overcome Depression
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." - Helen Keller The...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Helping Children Overcome Trauma: A Parent's Guide
"The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life,...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20233 min read
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids: 10 Tips for Parents
"The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good." - Abigail Van Burn Emotional intelligence...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Nurturing Confidence: Raising Kids with Healthy Self-Esteem
"The greatest gift you can give a child is the gift of self-esteem." - Unknown Raising children with healthy self-esteem is essential for...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Raising Champions: 5 Key Ingredients for Successful Kids
"It's not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Raising Resilient Kids: Building a Strong Foundation for Life
"The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other." - Mario Puzo Raising resilient kids can be a...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20232 min read
Raising a Defiant Teen: 5 Tips for a Positive Outcome
"It's not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful." - Ann...
Ben Z
Feb 4, 20233 min read
Raising Children Without Fear: Breaking the Cycle of Intimidation
"The greatest gift you can give to your children is a safe and secure childhood." - Fred Rogers Fear-based parenting refers to the use of...
Ben Z
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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