Whether you are a parent or you have a parent, this useful guide will help you survive the craziness that comes with being in the vicinity of parents. In this article you will find a natural and simple antidote for crazy parents.
Please do not be alarmed if you find your own story reflected in these examples. We are all crazy in some ways. In case you do recognise the story of some crazy parent type, make sure you share this post with them and their kin. We live in crazy times and our world could use a little more love and understanding, instead of all the craziness.
How to view this article: Each section is created as a gallery slideshow. Tap on the left and right corner to see different photos in each section. At the end of the article are some beautiful activity links for you to try out. Experience the magic for yourself and make your life a little less crazy!
All kids hold the superpower of driving their parents crazy.
Well, some parents are really good at driving their kids crazy too.
Let’s meet a few classic types.
Swipe right to see the 4 crazy parent types.
The Fate Controller.
They don’t just plan your week,
they have planned your entire life.
Impact on kids: burnout at young age, loss of joy & curiosity.
The Digital Ghost.
Physically present.
Mentally… online.
Impact on kids: attention-seeking behaviour or emotional shutdown.
The Fear Phantom.
The world is dangerous.
Unsupervised fun is suspicious.
Best to live in a cage.
Impact on kids: low confidence, low resilience, dependence on authority.
The Mood Monster.
Unpredictable as a storm.
Anger, sadness, madness,
all rolled into one.
Impact on kids: anxiety, people pleasing, difficulty trusting others.
*If you’d like to add other crazy parent types, please use the comments section below.
Maybe inside every crazy parent
is just a kid that got confused or broken.
Someone who couldn’t learn that
parenting is about connection,
not control.
So how do you uncrazy things?
It’s simper than you think.
You stop fixing.
And you learn to start playing.
Outdoors.
Away from screens.
Among old trees.
Nature calms kids
.. it calms parents too.
Play not as parent and child.
Play as equals. As friends.
Because parents and kids,
both go through phases of craziness.
And play in nature shows us
what’s truly important…
To laugh, learn, and grow together.
No wonder they call her
Mother Nature.
In the end, both kids and parents are learning as they go. We all carry habits, fears, and unfinished stories from our own childhoods, and sometimes those show up as control, distraction, or worry. Nature and play offer a simple reset. They slow us down, soften our defences, and remind us how to be present with one another.
Science says bringing nature and play into our lives creates immense benefits. Combining them both has a wonderful effect on our mental, physical, and social well-being. When we step outside, get our hands dirty, and share moments without agendas or screens, something important happens. We stop trying to manage each other and start connecting again. In that space, families don’t just feel calmer, they grow together.
Article by: Nitin Das
As families we are spending less time in nature than ever before. The impact is self-evident. Our health is declining, our children are disconnected, and the planet is paying the price. Now is the moment to restore a deep, lasting connection with nature. Not just for ourselves and our families, but also the nature that we depend on.
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