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The Horrifying Truth About Domestic Violence
Relationship violence is certainly not a fun or comfortable topic to discuss, but it’s increasingly a subject of immense importance. A recent Glamour magazine survey revealed that 29 percent of respondents reported having been in an abusive relationship, and an additional 30 percent admitted they had not been in an abusive relationship, but had been degraded, threatened with a gun or knife, or harmed by their partner at some point.
Debunking Common Advice Given To New Moms
Every new parent struggles with baby sleep, but most of the advice out there is wrong - or at least, incomplete. “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” “Put the baby down drowsy but awake.” And I would know - I’ve been supporting parents and newborns for over 20 years and have discovered where things go wrong…
Protecting Kids From Sexual Abuse
As mothers, we often teach our young children about Stranger Danger and how to deal with the creepy man down the street. We instruct them on how to react to the man in the car who offers them candy or what to say to the person on the other end of the phone asking if their mommy or daddy is home.
Teaching my Daughters to be Upstanders on Social Media
In partnership with the Forward Influence Network, this post is sponsored by Google. Online predators. Inappropriate content. Exposure to adult themes. Bullying. These are the cornerstones of fear I carry as a mother as my children get closer to entering the world of social media. I can let that fear guide me or I can…
The 3 Most Common Fights You Have With Your Teenager
When I was a teenager, it felt like my parents and I got in the same fights over and over again. Afterworking with thousands of teens and parents I have realized that there are three common fights parentshave with their teens.