“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” – Margaret Mead There’s a quiet pattern I’ve often noticed in some homes … especially among loving, well-intentioned parents . Every visit from relatives, every friendship… basically, every interaction that involves their child is orchestrated. Who the child meets, how long they spend, what…… Continue reading Let Them Find Their People
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The Art of Letting Go: When Parents Need to Wean Themselves
Recently, I attended a social gathering where a lot of women came together. And you know what struck me? More than 90% of the conversation was about our children. It was a bit daunting to realize how much the role of being a mother dominates and takes over a woman’s personality, goals, thoughts, and, in…… Continue reading The Art of Letting Go: When Parents Need to Wean Themselves
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