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Barb Summers in Family Matters

Dealing with the Fallout of Becoming a Parent

There were consequences I never anticipated

Molly Coyle Shibley in Family Matters

“Be Kind” sign on wall with black and yellow graffiti

What Bambi and a T-Shirt Taught Me About Self-Love

If you can’t say something nice to yourself, don’t…

Tim Schwartz in Family Matters

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Avoid This Phrase to Prevent Perfectionist Tendencies in your Children

HI, MY NAME IS TIM AND I’M A…

Laura Fox in Family Matters

You Are Still a Loving Mother Even If You Don’t Love Yourself

Bad moments do not make you a bad mom.

Katrina Bos in Family Matters

You Were Made for Your Children

A loving message I once received

Kat Morris in Family Matters

I Suffer With A Dissociative Disorder — Here’s How I’m Surviving Motherhood In A Pandemic

You can be a good parent, even if your disorder tells you otherwise

Laura Fox in Family Matters

Please Stop Asking Me When I’m Going to Have Another Baby

Even if you mean no harm, this question can…

Jenny Mundy-Castle, M.S.T, Ed.Spec, ENL, Ed.Lead in Family Matters

I Don’t Yell at My Kids for the Same Reason I Don’t Yell at Yours

Holding parents to the same standard…

Elle Silver in Family Matters

My Stepmom Dislikes My ADHD Son Because I Won’t Discipline Him With Force

I refuse to crush his spirit.

Kate Lynch in Family Matters

Parents, How’s Your Primary Relationship?

When you are hard on yourself, there are ripple effects.