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Middle Childhood: The Feeling of Never Being Enough

Middle childhood rarely gets the attention it needs. Learn about the importance of middle childhood and how you as parents can help create a safe-haven for your children throughout their childhood. Continue reading

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On Doing the Right Thing

Doing the right thing sounds simple enough in concept, but it is quite difficult in practice. Is it even worth the effort? Continue reading

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More Than Self-Determination

Can one person make a difference in the life of someone who has experienced trauma? Yes, and it is surprising how much so. You can be that one person for someone else. Continue reading

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Parenting Through Trauma

Trauma affects the majority of people. People who have experienced trauma should be aware of how trauma may effect their parenting. Their is no shame in having experienced trauma and likewise no shame in seeking help. Continue reading

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Securely Attaching

There are many misconceptions regarding attachment parenting. What is attachment parenting? A phrase I particularly like that describes the relationship between secure attachment and later success is “Early dependence leads to later independence.” Continue reading

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Ignore the Noise, Focus on Your Child

Learn the importance of being sensitive and attentive to your children in early childhood…while not beating yourself up for not being perfect. Continue reading

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An Awakening of Self

In the midst of so many messages which bombard us daily, it can be challenging to maintain equilibrium. How we define ourselves changes as frequently as the weather, and such instability leads to depression, despair, apathy, and a whole host of other challenges. In the midst of our chaotic society, it is vital we find a center from which to live. Here is my story of how I found my center. Continue reading

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Being Mindful of the Present

Being Mindful of the Present August 2017, Week Three (Health) For most of my life, I thought my mental health was not anything that I needed to give any sort of intentional thought. Mental health care was great for others … Continue reading

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What Children Need to Have the Best Chance at Later Success in Life

In order for children to have the best chance at later success in life, it is important for parents to be sensitive to their children’s needs. These needs vary at different stages of development. Want to learn some way to help your children have the best chance for success? This article is for you. Continue reading

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Is it Worth it?

Is it Worth it? I have often heard that when a child is born, everything changes for the parent. When my first child was born, I did not feel this way. Yes, my wife and I got less sleep than … Continue reading

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