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Listen To What Your Body Is Telling You

"Do you have a bodily sign that signals you are needing a break or you are on the edge of stress?" This question was posed on social media recently. As I read the responses below, I was struck by the repetition of the symptoms (some of which I’ve experienced myself ...
Parenting Strategies -Support Team

The Emotional Rollercoaster Ride of GoFundMe

My husband needs to have two discs replaced, so of course he needs the one operation our health insurance doesn’t cover. Oh well. That means we’ll end up with a huge medical bill, and have to use vacation money for the next few years to pay it off. It turns ...
Parent Coaching and Group coaching

We’ll Figure Something Out

(Based on a true story.) Monday Phone Call: Darling Daughter: Mom, I wanted to talk to you about something. You got a minute? Marvelous Mom: For you? Always. Let me to stop supper from burning. Darling Daughter: I just want to make sure that you and Daddy were aware that ...
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