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It's All About Growth
By Arielle Tschinkel

How To Break Generational Patterns & Why It's So Important For Your Kids

Also known as generational “curses,” these are negative thoughts, beliefs, actions, behaviors, or attitudes passed down through families.

rant about obnoxious behavior
By Jackie Carroll

Why Is The Reentry To Real Life After Camp So Hard?

I didn't send them off like this, I swear!

Body Image
By Katie Garrity

Bullying Made Me Hate My Body. I Won’t Raise My Daughter To Hate Hers.

I’m taking concrete steps to make sure she has a better relationship with her body than I did.

Let's Call Mom
By Samm Davidson

My Kid Won’t Stop Calling Me On His Smartwatch

I should have known that putting a direct line to me on his wrist would lead to problems.

Nope, not doing it
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Gave The Summer Work Packets The Middle Finger

I want my kids to have an actual break and, honestly, I want a break too.

Awkward
By Samm Davidson

It’s So Tricky When You’re Friends — But Your Kids Aren’t

I’ve seen friendships sour over disagreement between the kids, and I don’t want that to happen.