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The Impact of Trauma

We have talked a lot about how childhood trauma impacts emotional regulation and can leave us oscillating between anger and...

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Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?

Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while...

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Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?

Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while...

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Why Your Kids Need Their Grandparents (And Grandparents Need Their Grandkids)

This year, both Kate and I lost our last, and most beloved grandparents — Kate, a grandmother who she adored,...

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Playing with Your Child: Games for Connection and Emotional Intelligence

Children need to play. It’s their work. All mammals play; it’s their way of learning skills they’ll need when they’re...

Defining Your Family Of Origin & How It Impacts You

For all of us, our family has a large impact on who we are, our values, our belief systems, and...

5 Things We Know for Sure About Raising Great Kids

All of us want to raise children who become self-disciplined — and happy — adults. The only question is how...

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