by Bonnie Harris | May 21, 2025 | Bullying, Communication, education, Generational Trauma
Racism and bigotry are not just taught in explicit words or overt hate. They are absorbed through silence, tone, behavior, avoidance, and discomfort. They grow in the spaces where fear is left unexplored, where shame is used as a tool, and where curiosity is shut...
by Bonnie Harris | May 7, 2025 | education, Empathy, Everyday Parenting, Expectations, Mental Health, Special Needs, Teens
You’ve probably seen it—another TikTok about the five missed signs of ADHD or an Instagram reel celebrating autism as a superpower. Conversations about neurodivergence are more visible than ever, and has even become a hot-button talking point in political circles....
by Bonnie Harris | Apr 23, 2025 | Anger Management, Bullying, Communication, Everyday Parenting, Generational Trauma, Mental Health, Teens
Raising boys in today’s world can feel overwhelming. Parents want their sons to be strong, kind, and successful. But sometimes, without realizing it, we pass down messages that can hurt more than help. Fear, shame, blame, and aggression have been used for generations...
by Bonnie Harris | Mar 25, 2025 | Anger Management, Communication, Empathy, Everyday Parenting, Expectations, Generational Trauma, Mental Health, Teens
No matter how hard we try to parent without shame, there will be moments when we react in ways we regret. Maybe we snap at our child for making a mess, call them “selfish” when they refuse to share, or roll our eyes when they ask a question for the hundredth time (I...
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Coaching & Counseling, Everyday Parenting, Mental Health
Anxiety seems to be on everyone’s minds right now, especially parents. With so much going on in the world, with our relationships and work, and with our children, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, short-tempered, and exhausted. All parents want their children to feel...
