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The Art of Avoidance: A Real-World Superpower for Your Child
“Supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.” – Sun Tzu
As parents, we spend years preparing our kids for the academic and...
How to Help Your Teen Stay Emotionally Grounded in a World That’s Always On
It’s 2 a.m., and you walk past your 13-year-old daughter’s bedroom expecting her to be asleep. Instead, you find her wide-eyed, scrolling through a...
I Was Just the Placeholder
At dinner tonight, out of the blue, my eight-year-old asked me, “What would happen if there was a woman and a man, and they...
When Friends Divorce: Navigating Uncertainty as a Mom and Friend
Lately, several people in our world—friends, classmates’ parents, and family members—have gone through divorces. And I’ll be honest: I don’t always know how to...
United Co-Parenting During Divorce Keeps Children’s Emotional Well-being Intact
I still remember the heart-wrenching moment years ago when my ex-wife and I told our children that we would be divorcing.
I could barely hold...
Postpartum Support International: Stepping Out of the Storm
I have suffered from postpartum PTSD and anxiety and consider myself a warrior and now an advocate. At the time, like so many other...
Reclaiming Quality Family Time
You know that feeling. The one where you're physically sitting on the floor with your kids, but your mind is stuck replaying that tense...
Confessions of Addiction
My husband and I had a few days off together this past week. As I sat drinking my coffee with him, I told him...
Preparing for Your Birth Plan with Confidence
Having a baby is a special time in one’s life. As wonderful as this experience is, it often involves a variety of options, challenges,...
Respiratory Viruses in Kids: What Parents Should Know
As the weather gets colder, many children get sick with respiratory viruses that affect their lungs and breathing. These viruses can make kids feel...