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My Only New Year’s Resolution Is to Be Kinder to Myself
I now know there are steps I can take to change how I think, to find the true me again. That is why I am going to take better care of myself this year. In fact, that’s the only resolution I care to make. For both my own health, and as an important example to my kids, this year, I'm resolving to practice a kindness that starts from within.
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As a licensed clinical psychologist and Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health fellow at the University of California, Davis, Dr. Mike Sherman is an expert in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
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Natasha Scripture is an author, poet, health coach and former aid worker. As an emergency spokesperson for the United Nations, Natasha covered humanitarian crises around the world.
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Katelyn Denning is a life coach for busy working moms. After spending more than a decade in the corporate world with 3 young children, Katelyn understands what it’s like to juggle all of the different roles.
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7 Books That Teach Young Children About Racial and Social Justice
These seven books can be a great jumping off place to talk about racial and social justice in an age appropriate manner.
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What is Reflective Parenting? Understanding Your Child's Thoughts and Actions
Reflective parenting builds on reflective functioning, or the capacity to pause and reflect on a child's thoughts, feelings and intentions before responding.
Gratitude Isn't Taught — It's Grown in Little Moments
Though it’s difficult to teach, gratitude develops within our little ones when they see how we show up for, value, and connect with one another.
The Parenting Year Ahead: 10 Questions That Help You Actually Notice the Good Stuff
When I pause long enough to pay attention—to the small shifts, the moments that surprise me, the things that are working—I realize there are so many small wins.
How Moms Can Feel More Like Themselves Postpartum
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This is your time to find yourself again and recover from the birth of your baby, both physically and mentally.
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