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Thoughts for the Journey
what to say when your kid is upset without shutting them down
Melanie Zwyghuizen | Gen 1 Parenting I can still picture it: one of my kids melting down in the grocery store aisle while I felt every...
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Empathy Isn’t the Same as Surrender
Melanie Zwyghuizen | Gen 1 Parenting “Stop crying.”“Shape up or ship out.”“Get over it. It’s not that bad. You’re fine.”“That’s enough!”...
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When siblings (or friends) fight:why not taking sides matters
Melanie Zwyghuizen | Gen 1 Parenting Let’s be honest: sibling fights can feel like emotional whiplash. One minute everyone’s building...
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