A mother struggling with her kids.

This Is Hard

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This is hard. Being a parent brings up a variety of emotions that I could never have anticipated. As a trained mental health professional with...
When my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia a few years ago, it wasn’t a surprise. She had always struggled with reading, and nothing seemed...
A mom teaching her son how to ride a bike.

Changed for the Better

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I have been a mother for almost seven years. This role has taught me a lot, but not in the ways I might have...
Since I was a kid, I’ve loved pumpkins. Maybe it’s because I was born in October, and my dad brought my first pumpkin to...
I am an over-apologizer. I’ve been doing it since I was a kid, and the more my anxiety builds, the more “I’m sorry” slips...
Contributor Cindy and her dad.

Lessons In Grief

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Ten years ago, I experienced a major shift in my life when my dad died unexpectedly. Here is what I’ve learned about grief after...
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi.   In the midst of busy schedules, increased...
A sad woman sitting on a bed next to a crib.

I’m Sorry, Baby

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I’m sorry, Baby. You’re still in there, but you didn’t have a chance at life. You’re in there but not growing. Your heart never beat....
A girl dancing wearing a tutu.

Beauty in the Challenge

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There is so much beauty to come out of challenges. I’m unsure if we have lost sight of this as a society, as we...
There are no breaks. No downtimes. No days off. Children with ADHD need structure and consistency. They require infinite patience and grace while holding...

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2026 Summer Author Visits

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One of my favorite summer things to do, and I’m sure it is for many, is to read a good book outside. That’s why...