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Jennette McCurdy’s Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationship

What does a toxic mother-daughter relationship look like? What kind of boundaries did Debra McCurdy cross with her daughter Jennette? Jennette McCurdy’s memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died describes the tumultuous relationship between her and her abusive mother, Debra. Jennette goes into detail about the types of abuse she experienced from her mother, which mainly stemmed from a lack of boundaries between the two. Keep reading to learn more about this toxic mother-daughter relationship.

The Terrible Effects of Abusive Parents on Adult Children

How did Jennette McCurdy recover from her mother’s abuse? What are the effects of abusive parents on adult children? After her mom’s death, McCurdy’s difficult childhood and its lasting, negative effects began to catch up to her. In I’m Glad My Mom Died, McCurdy explores her experience with therapy and treatment for her eating disorders and how she came to terms with her mom, Debra’s abuse. Continue reading to learn how this former actor coped with her abusive childhood as an adult.

Jennette McCurdy’s Eating Disorder & How She Recovered

How did her mother jumpstart her disordered eating? In what ways did she struggle? How did McCurdy recover? Just as Debra McCurdy controlled her daughter’s acting career, she also controlled Jennette McCurdy’s eating. This steers McCurdy into anorexia and later, bulimia. Find out more about McCurdy’s eating disorders and how she recovered from them.

Jennette McCurdy and Her Mom’s Toxic Relationship

How did Debra McCurdy help her daughter Jennette become a star? What was Jennette McCurdy’s relationship like with her mom? Jennette McCurdy’s book I’m Glad My Mom Died describes the relationship between her and her mother as toxic. Her mother did everything possible to ensure Jennette would be a successful actor but sacrificed crucial parental qualities in the process. Keep reading to learn more about the difficult relationship between Jennette McCurdy and mom Debra.

How Conformity in Schools Ignores & Squashes Individuality

Why is conformity in schools so encouraged? How can you help promote individuality among students? In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik says schools should support and encourage children’s natural processes of learning and growth. She likens this to the work of a gardener nurturing their garden, as opposed to the work of a carpenter building something based on a specific blueprint. Keep reading to learn how the carpenter model promotes conformity that ultimately harms older children.

How Do Children Learn Through Play? The Skills of Make-Believe

How do children learn through play? How can reading fiction boost your child’s development? Children are constantly learning by watching and listening, but they also learn by playing—especially pretending. Similarly, reading fictional stories helps them learn empathy. Continue reading to learn about the benefits of play in children.

How Attachment Styles in Children Impact Whom They Trust

What are the most common attachment styles in children? Who are children most likely to believe based on their attachment style? If children have a strong bond with their parents, they’re likely going to believe their testimony over a stranger’s. But, if a child lacks that necessary bond, a stranger’s word might seem more trustworthy to them. Discover how a child’s attachment style affects whom they trust.

Learning by Listening: Why Language Is Crucial in Child Education

How do children learn by listening? What are the benefits of reading to your child? Talking and reading to your child are proven methods for improving their skillsets in their developmental stages. Humans learn best through language, so it’s understandable that children’s development depends on oral teaching. Find out how talking, listening, and reading are beneficial for your child, according to The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik.

Observational Learning Theory: What It Means for Kids & Parents

What is the observational learning theory? How do children learn from imitating others? The observational learning theory proposes that children (and even adults) can acquire new knowledge simply by watching other people. In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik explains how you as a parent can adjust your teaching patterns to support this type of learning in your children. Learn more about how children pick things up by observing you, other children, and other adults.

How Do Children Learn? By Watching & Listening

How do children learn? What parenting model nurtures children’s learning styles? Children learn primarily by watching and listening. In The Gardener and the Carpenter, Alison Gopnik argues that a supportive parenting style—rather than a controlling one—fosters this learning most effectively. Keep reading for the best way to help your child learn and grow so they can be the best version of themselves.