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The Art of Being a Serious Person
The Art of Being a Serious Person
While not being too serious…it’s a very fine line
Jill Ebstein
Aug 27
Of Hungry Ghosts and Hidden Trauma
Of Hungry Ghosts and Hidden Trauma
When Support Comes From The Most Unimaginable Source
HyaenaDad 🧨
Aug 27
No One Warned Me Letting You Go Would Be So Hard
No One Warned Me Letting You Go Would Be So Hard
It’s scary births, sleepless nights, stretch marks they warn you about when it should be saying goodbye
Chantelle Atkins
Aug 26
Do Not Be A Overcontrolling Parent
Do Not Be A Overcontrolling Parent
Every parent and child learns from each other. Let’s be more gracious.
Maybelyn H. Plecic
Aug 26
For the Man Who Could Have Guided Me
For the Man Who Could Have Guided Me
Would you have cared for me like a parent?
Edward Swafford
Aug 26
Why I’m Parenting Differently Than My Parents Did
Why I’m Parenting Differently Than My Parents Did
It’s not about who is right or wrong, it’s about what is best for your child.
Jacquelyn Luby
Aug 25
Making Reading Books Enjoyable for Children Again
Making Reading Books Enjoyable for Children Again
In the age of low attention spans and online games
Eleanor Writer
Aug 25
Having Kids Helped Cure My Anxiety and Workaholism
Having Kids Helped Cure My Anxiety and Workaholism
Stopping to Smile at Babies
Liz Boles
Aug 25
I Had Gender Disappointment: I Wanted A Baby Girl
I Had Gender Disappointment: I Wanted A Baby Girl
But not for the reasons you may think…
Myasquillace
Aug 25
Creating a Home Where Your Child Thrives
Creating a Home Where Your Child Thrives
3 Simple Ways to Empower Your Child’s Independence and Imagination
Susie Antonia
Aug 25
Strategies for Easing Your Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety
Strategies for Easing Your Child’s Back-to-School Anxiety
Practical tips for your anxious child
Danielle Ramos
Aug 23
The Kids Are Not Okay
The Kids Are Not Okay
For the love of god parents, land your helicopters
Lisa Hides
Aug 21
If You’re on the Fence About Having Kids, Choose ‘No’
If You’re on the Fence About Having Kids, Choose ‘No’
Either be all in, or don’t become a parent.
Jeff Hayward
Aug 21
Finding My Granddaughter
Finding My Granddaughter
Renewing a relationship with a child I hardly know
Catherine Oceano
Aug 21
I Can’t Kill Myself Today, It’s Mom’s Birthday
I Can’t Kill Myself Today, It’s Mom’s Birthday
When parenting involves facing a suicidal adult child
Joe Guay - Dispatches From the Guay Life!
Aug 20
“I’m leaving, you can stay here by yourself”
“I’m leaving, you can stay here by yourself”
The words a child never wants to hear from a parent
Simple Joy With Ann
Aug 17
Surprising Shift — Trading Big Baby Dreams for a Childfree Life
Surprising Shift — Trading Big Baby Dreams for a Childfree Life
The startling impact my attachment style played in my decision
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Aug 16
Should I Show My Children My True Emotions?
Should I Show My Children My True Emotions?
Or should I keep them hidden?
Amy Chambers
Aug 16
What Happens in Your Child’s Brain During Meltdowns?
What Happens in Your Child’s Brain During Meltdowns?
How to support your child’s underdeveloped brain during emotional outbursts
Dr CJ Yatawara - Tiny Brains expert
Aug 16
It’s Time To Quit The ‘Clean Plate Club’
It’s Time To Quit The ‘Clean Plate Club’
What is the real impact of telling children to finish all the food on their plates?
Dawn D
Aug 15
I Want to Spend Time With My Pre-Teen Daughter, But Apparently I’m Boring
I Want to Spend Time With My Pre-Teen Daughter, But Apparently I’m Boring
Here’s what she said YES to
Violet@CrumbsOfSanity 🫠
Aug 15
My Postpartum Couch to 5K Journey
My Postpartum Couch to 5K Journey
Reclaiming My Health (Sort of) After Two Pregnancies
Sarah Azman, M.Ed, CCC-SLP
Aug 15
Am I To Blame For My Daughter’s Entitlement?
Am I To Blame For My Daughter’s Entitlement?
The experts say I am
Victoria Corindi
Aug 14
Why Do Bananas Make Toddlers Have Tantrums?
Why Do Bananas Make Toddlers Have Tantrums?
I’m not insane. Banana meltdowns are a real thing in toddler world.
CarolF
Aug 14
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