Chris Ebongue @isaiahsmethod

Today is my birthday and I figured out something. A year ago, I was inspired by my now 8-year-old nephew about the nature of love and how it's expressed. When asked if he knew I loved him, he confidently replied, "Yes, because you are always there whenever it matters to me."…

Did I fail or succeed? Last Friday was insane. And it made me remember this one simple thing. You see, in just one day, I had to: ➥ Write down my Newsletter ➥ Go to work ➥ Attend a parent-teacher conference ➥ Cook for a school picnic my son wanted to attend ➥ Drive later…

I was stressed about everything: ➥ bathtime ➥ sleep time ➥ picky eating etc. But the more stressed out I was, ➥ the more resistant my child became ➥ the less I could understand my child ➥ the more power struggles I had to deal with until I realized something ... He…

The #1 feeling that consumes me and brings stress to my family dynamic is the feeling of guilt. A parent once told me: "Sometimes I feel bad because I have to force myself to be present with my child when it should come naturally. I often think about other things when I'm…

I keep coming across this silly challenge lately. The cold shower challenge. Only in developed countries that cold showers can become a challenge. In non-developed countries? You won't have a choice but to "cold shower." Abeg, shower the way you want if you have a choice.…

When you're looking for directions to get to a location, You shouldn't ask just anyone. You might ask 5 people. They could all say, "Sure, I know how to get there ..." and then all point in completely different directions. It's the same with parenting advice. You'll likely…

I used to think I had to solve everything on my own. Parenting felt like an endless series of battles, with no guide to help handle the chaos. There were moments of pure frustration where nothing seemed to go right. But, thankfully, it's not like that anymore. It didn't…

I just couldn't take it anymore. I UNSUBSCRIBED. 8 months ago, I unsubscribed from 98% of the parenting social media accounts I used to follow. I know it may seem insane to share this with you, given that, I want you to follow my page. But here's the thing ... The…

I was desperate. So, like many parents, I fell into this common trap. I felt very nervous and unsure about how to respond when my child was acting in difficult ways. I wanted neat logical steps for dealing with these challenges: ➥ picky eaters ➥ potty training ➥ sleep…

I choose to go SLOW, My niche is not about ➥ hustling ➥ grinding ➥ or cash flow I help parents build these 3 things ➥ parenting intuition ➥ happy home environment ➥ stronger bonds with their kids How? As parents, we need to learn to be patient, let go of control, But…

If an angel appeared before you And asked the following: "What would you change about the relationships within your family?" - how would you respond?

My son's behavior was getting under my skin. But I couldn't understand why. I felt helpless, a victim of my own ignorance. That is, until one simple word from my coworker allowed me to heal. It wasn't my son's behavior that was the problem. My hidden trigger was.…

What's your main goal as a parent? For me, I want my kids to be ➥ safe, ➥ loved, ➥ and generally happy I want them to be confident about themselves and chase their dreams. What about you? What's your definition of successful parenting? Share your thoughts below!

Here's a harsh truth Whether it was good, bad, or meh, My childhood is over. So, as long as it concerns my child, I invite his input, I let him be part of the decision about what he wants to do, Whether it's: ➥ Decorating his room ➥ Picking up his clothes ➥ Choosing…

I can't believe how mistaken I have been. I used to dream of the perfect child: ➥ Compliant ➥ Independent ➥ Free of neediness And this is how I envisioned it would unfold: I had come home to a peaceful and stress-free home after a busy day at work ... ... with my child…

Post-Mother's Day: When I first celebrated this occasion 4 years ago as a new mom, I thought Mother’s Day was stupid. Why? ➥ Mothers are loved ➥ Mothers are appreciated ➥ Mothers are made to feel special A day to feel like a princess before the midnight gong. But why only…

I'll regret that night forever ... I wish I had just listened. My son came home a lot more cheerful than usual. I thought, “hmm, he must have had fun at school” But I realized I was wrong. His cheerfulness was hiding something. Something every parent would want to protect…

Ultimate Parenting Secret Weapon When we become parents, one of the very first things we do Is to research. We drown ourselves in the How to's The truth is - your ability to parent confidently will not come from Reading: ➥ "how to get my child to listen" ➥ "how to get my…

Quick Parenting Insight I often come across these titles: "Sensory toys for kids that will keep them busy." I checked them out, and they are really cool. But here's the thing ... Why would you like to keep your child busy? Let them be bored and watch how ➥…

My client cried on the first call. I didn't stop her. She needed it. She felt like a failure. She felt like a BAD MOM. Because, after everything she had endured, She was still snapping at her kids, Getting angry at every little thing possible. And she hated herself for…