Matilda Foster

Matilda Foster is a relationship expert with a Ph.D. in Family Psychology from Columbia University. Her extensive research on family dynamics and communication patterns informs her insightful articles. Her background combines academic theory with real-world counseling experience, providing a comprehensive view of family dynamics.
She is particularly skilled in addressing modern families' challenges, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary approaches. A great hiker and a yoga practitioner, she often incorporates mindfulness and nature in her family-centric articles, advocating for a holistic approach to family well-being.

January 21, 2026
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

How Car Accidents Affect Spousal Support Arrangements

Besides causing physical injuries, serious car accidents can disrupt the balance of spousal support arrangements. When one spouse is injured, unable to work, or facing long-term medical care, these...

January 2, 2026
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

150 Motherhood Quotes That Capture Unconditional Love

There exists a bond so profound that words often fall short when trying to capture its essence. A mother’s love transcends the ordinary, weaving itself into every moment of...

January 2, 2026
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

10 Mother’s Day Poems for Kids to Share with your Mom

Moms can tell when their kids are faking a smile from across the room, but somehow they treasure every wobbly rhyme like it’s Shakespeare. There’s something magical about a...

November 28, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Cradle Cap vs. Dry Scalp: Spotting the Difference in Babies

When flakes appear on your baby’s scalp, the question becomes: Is this cradle cap vs dry scalp? These two conditions look deceivingly similar, yet they’re caused by opposite problems:...

November 28, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Uninvolved Parenting: Affects on Child Development

Every parent has different ways of raising their children, but some approaches can seriously harm development. Among the four main parenting styles, uninvolved parenting stands out as particularly damaging....

November 24, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Montessori Parenting: Build Confidence at Home

What if your child could naturally develop confidence, independence, and practical life skills without constant correction or direction? This approach shifts parents to guides who foster independence through hands-on...

November 24, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Parenting Teens Made Easier: What Actually Works

Parenting teens isn’t what you expected when they were little. The child who once followed you everywhere now rolls their eyes at your suggestions. The child who shared everything...

November 21, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

What Is Parenting Therapy And How Can It Help?

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have, yet nobody hands you a guidebook when your child is born. What happens when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or...

November 21, 2025
Matilda Foster
Family Relationships

Authoritative vs Authoritarian Parenting: Which Works

Authoritative and authoritarian parenting sound nearly identical, yet they represent completely different approaches to raising children. Both styles set clear rules, but one builds trust while the other creates...

October 25, 2025
Matilda Foster
Home and Living

How Fast Does Biofilm Come Back After a Cleaning Cycle

Imagine cleaning a surface until it is spotless, no slime, no goo, no visible film of bacteria. You feel safe. But then, days later the film is creeping back....