family values, motherhood, mothers, raising children

The True Strength of Motherhood: How Women Tend to Be Undervalued

Mothers are often underappreciated for the efforts they pour out. Many people do not associate strength with motherhood, although they should. Motherhood is essential, but not many people see it that way. Mothers don’t just stay home and play games with the kids all day — they nurture and protect them while helping them build ...

Mike West

A young mother holding her baby.

Helicopter Parenting: 3 Types of Damage it Can Inflict on Children

Not everything done with good intentions leads to positive outcomes, which is evident in the case of helicopter parenting. Find out how hovering moms and dads affect the lives of their growing children. Helicopter parenting is a style where parents “take too much responsibility for their children’s experiences,” says Carolyn Daitch, Ph.D. (Edtechreview). Before everything ...

Mike West

Helicopter parents.

Most Americans Say Their Mother Is Their Best Friend

A recently conducted survey revealed that Americans have strong bonds with their mothers. The survey shows that 7 in every 10 Americans consider them as their best friends. The survey conducted before Mother’s Day involved around 2,000 adults. They were asked about the role of women in their lives. The study was carried out by ...

Raven Montmorency

Daughter giving a DIY gift to her mother on Mother's Day.

3 Influences of Well-Groomed Mothers on Children

What impacts do well-groomed mothers have on their children? Ms. Zhou and Ms. Zheng live in the same community and coincidentally both have a son and a daughter.  This year, Ms. Zhou’s eldest son is in the second grade and her youngest daughter has just started kindergarten. Every morning is the busiest time, getting up ...

Helen London

Young mother standing by a crib reading to her daughter from a picturebook.

Stories of a Mother’s Love

In Chinese culture, from ancient times up to today, there are records of compassionate mother’s love. Here are few mothers worth remembering who have been included in Shen Yun’s performances. General Yue Fei’s mother Yue Fei was born in the 12th century A.D. at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. When Yue Fei was ...

Nspirement Staff