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Here’s The Joy Mar 07, 2025

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You have all these responsibilities to manage…and so little time to manage them. Is there a way we can shrug some of the heaviness off and be happy?

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You Can’t Be Afraid Mar 06, 2025

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It’s understandable to be a little intimidated by the talents and interests and even beliefs of our kids. But we can’t give into this fear. We have to get over it.

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It Should Be Good, Not Easy Mar 05, 2025

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We love our children deeply and want to protect them from hardship. But we must let them struggle.

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When They Can Take This For Granted, So Much Is Possible… Mar 04, 2025

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People with a chip on their shoulder can be highly motivated. Far less often do we think about what someone who is loved and supported can do. Think of the advantages they have.

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It’s An Insane Pleasure Mar 03, 2025

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Kids remind us, in their uninhibited laughter and their wide-eyed wonder, of the simple pleasures of being alive.

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You'll Never Watch Disney the Same Way Again | Ryan and Sam Holiday Mar 01, 2025

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In today's episode, Ryan and Sam Holiday reveal how becoming parents heightened their sensitivity to books, movies, and other entertainment. They talk about the questionable plot lines of Disney movies, the emotional minefield of parenting and media, and give a behind-the-scenes look at their household dynamics.

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This Is What Real Winners Do Feb 28, 2025

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Some parents believe competition doesn't matter. Others believes competition is the only thing that matters.

Like so many two-sided debates, there's a third option that both sides miss—one that's actually far superior, though much more nuanced.

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You Have It Right Now Feb 27, 2025

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You have the thing that your future self will be pining for. Why aren’t you acting like it?

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It’s Not Just The Summers, You Know Feb 26, 2025

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You only get 18 summers with your kids. It’s a popular bit of parenting advice. We’ve said it here before. The problem is that it’s not really true.

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There Is No History Without This Feb 25, 2025

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If we want them to think critically, to rise above the mistakes of the past, we have to stop shielding them from it.

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