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I truly believe that we lose ourselves in the never-ending waves of content and the need for validation

This is for all parents who are struggling with the other parent, be it still married or already separated/divorced.

Either one, or both parents, lose focus and start using the children as mediators, messengers, or punching bags for emotional outbursts

accept the emotion and hold limits for the behavior at the same time: accept the anger, but set limits around hitting, for example

Children learn from what we model to them, not what we tell them.

Here are 7 ideas to smooth the transition from summer vacation to "back to school" in a way that's connecting, fun and effortless

No matter the age, the feeling of jealousy is normal in children.

When we become more comfortable with ourselves, we can give more to others while holding healthy limits for our well-being.

Our children's intense emotions trigger in us feelings of discomfort, responsibility, guilt and sometimes anger

Cultivating conscious relationships improves the quality of our lives and gives our children a model to follow.