Silver Bells and Cockle Shells: Growing in the Garden of Parenthood
By: Leanne Heller When I was a kid, I had a picture book with the Mistress Mary poem. There are several variations of this poem, but mine...
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erina16
- Nov 1
- 2 min
Catastrophizing the Cookies
By: Emma Morrissey When was the last time your mind went to the worst-case scenario? This week? Five minutes ago? This is a survival...
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erina16
- Oct 20
- 3 min
Restorative Practice in Parenting
By: Leanne Heller I love my kids. I’m biased, but they are pretty great. I know I’m right about this because my daughter tells me so....
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erina16
- Oct 3
- 2 min
Autism and Your Marriage
By: Emma Morrissey Relationship Strains and a Foundation to Strength in Partnership Change of household dynamic Balance of attention...
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erina16
- Sep 12
- 2 min
Backpacks, Binders, and Brawls: Parenting Self-Care for the Back-to-School Season
By: Leanne Heller I attended a Zoom last week where the host stated that the phrase “self-care” is often overused or misused. For...
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erina16
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Incorporating “Unstructured Fun”
By: Misty Boucher Last week my middle daughter had tryouts for her high school’s field hockey team. There were two required tryout...
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erina16
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Parenting GPS = Recalculating
By: Cindy Durkee I recently came across a meme stating, “If parenting came with a GPS, it would mostly just say- RECALCULATING.” I agree!...
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erina16
- Jul 18
- 3 min
The Power of Apologizing: Why Saying "Sorry" is Important
By: Misty Boucher This year for Mother’s Day my daughter presented me with a handmade jar bearing the following words, “I love you...
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erina16
- Jul 6
- 3 min
Cultivating Optimism
By: Cindy Durkee “I realized with gratitude; optimism is sustainable. And if you can find something to be grateful for, then you can find...
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erina16
- Jun 21
- 3 min
Grounding Goals With Realism: What is College Really About?
By: Misty Boucher I am a single mother to three daughters, two of which are college bound in the next two years. My middle daughter, who...
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erina16
- Jun 6
- 3 min
Building Our Own Seven-Second Delay
By: Cindy Durkee “What were you thinking?” “What did you think would happen if you didn’t complete the assignments on time?” “Did you...
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erina16
- May 23
- 2 min
Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First: A Gentle Reminder to Parents
By: Misty Boucher We have all listened to airline attendants review the pre-flight safety instructions. One of the things they tell you...
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erina16
- May 9
- 3 min
Say What You Mean– Mean What You Say– and Don’t Say It Mean
By: Cindy Durkee I remember gathering with families after a basketball game, discussing the joys and difficulties of parenting, a common...
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erina16
- Apr 25
- 3 min
Learning to Support Our Kids’ Disappointments
By: Misty Boucher A few years ago, my eldest daughter announced she was going to try out for her high school volleyball team. I...
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erina16
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Can a Parent Love a Child Too Much?
By: Cindy Durkee This was the title of my son’s essay in 7th grade. When I first read the title, I thought, “I’m sorry if I love you TOO...
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erina16
- Mar 28
- 3 min
Parenting Teens: What Happened to the Kids We Raised?
By: Misty Boucher About five years ago, a friend and I agreed to meet at a local coffee shop in our hometown. She had arrived about 10...
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erina16
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Keeping The Conversation Going
By: Cindy Durkee When my children were young, we created a tradition of each sharing a “Thorn, Bloom, and Bud” from our day during...
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erina16
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Coping with Parental Loneliness
By: Misty Boucher One of my lowest post-divorce moments came as I transitioned into single parenthood. I had three daughters under the...
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erina16
- Sep 20, 2022
- 2 min
The Humans our Kids Become
By Kristal Clark Do you ever wonder what kind of people your kids will become? Or if you are doing this whole parenting thing the right...
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erina16
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
Addressing Anxiety Around School Violence
By Kristal Clark It was 2:00 in the morning when I was awakened by the familiar grasp on my arm. I opened my eyes and there she was, her...
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