On learning to stop chasing people who aren’t choosing you
If you do nothing else, do this one. On Friday evening, tell yourself: “I’m treating this weekend like a vacation.” It nudges you to savor
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If you do nothing else, do this one. On Friday evening, tell yourself: “I’m treating this weekend like a vacation.” It nudges you to savor
From the outside, “content strategist” sounds like something you go to grad school for. I didn’t. I’m a lifelong parent who learned on the job—packed
Let’s be honest: a lot of parenting isn’t glamorous. It’s repetition, patience, and showing up in small ways that don’t look impressive from the outside.
Here’s the truth I’ve learned from decades of studying human habits, raising kids, and now walking to the park with my grandkids: families don’t fail
Growing up under very strict rules doesn’t just shape your childhood; it quietly scripts your adulthood. You learn fast that safety lives inside obedience, that
Every parent wonders at some point: Is my child special? It’s natural to notice moments of brilliance — a sharp question, a quick memory, a
When I look back on my own childhood, what strikes me most isn’t the toys or even the TV shows—it’s the rituals we had after
Growing up, most of us heard a lot of words from our parents—sometimes nagging, sometimes guiding, sometimes loving. But in between the daily noise of
Trust is one of those invisible threads that quietly holds relationships together. Sometimes you notice it most when people consistently turn to you—not because you
Parents today often tell me, “It just seemed easier back then.” I don’t know that it was easier, but I do think many of us
If you’ve ever stared down a weekend wondering how to make it feel special without lighting your wallet on fire, I’m right there with you.
I’ve been around long enough to see how early emotional climates echo through a lifetime. Some of us grew up in homes that were materially
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