What I’m sharing today is my deeply personal journey in discovering my inner voice and learning to speak up for myself. My mother, who I deeply adored, brought me up with a traditionally southern approach: one that prioritized being socially acceptable, pleasing, polite, and obedient. None of these values are inherently wrong, but they can be dangerous.…

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Whether you parent with a partner who sleeps next to you at night, co-parent with an ex, or even share the responsibility of raising your kid with Grandma or Grandpa, those relationships have their ups and downs. Parenting is fraught with daily stresses, and our conversations can very easily sound like this: Didn’t I tell…

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We’re officially in the home stretch of 2020? How have you been coping? This year has been particularly challenging for many parents: tasked with working (increasingly long) hours from home, maintaining an (increasingly messy) house 24-7, and perhaps playing teacher to their children as well. You might have noticed your child “acting out” more often than usual.…

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At some point in our lives, we’ve all said this line when talking about our less-than-perfect childhoods: If I ever have kids, I’ll never…… ….make them feel like they’re less than enough ….yell at them in the middle of the grocery store …lash out or make unreasonable rules None of us want to repeat the…

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We all know the irreplaceable value of a strong, inclusive, loving support group. From childhood to parenthood, small networks of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and classmates give us a sense of belonging, protection, and camaraderie. SUPPORT FEEDS THE SOUL. When you’re a parent, getting the right support is crucial. Whether your kid won’t stop yelling…

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