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The Fragile Generation: The Self Obsession Craze Ruining Kids.

The Fragile Generation: The Self Obsession Craze Ruining Kids.

I’ve been traumatized. There, now you know. So why have I titled a piece “The Fragile Generation: The Self Obsession Craze Ruining Our Kids?” I mean, surely I can’t be one to talk having suffered trauma myself? Well, a long time ago, when I was a child, both my teachers and fellow students were really […]

Gender-creative parenting is the most stupid idea yet.

Gender-creative parenting is the most stupid idea yet.

  Saying that “gender-creative parenting is the most stupid idea yet” may cause you to raise your eyebrows. You’re probably thinking I’m crazy to even speak to this topic since the argument is so divisive in nature, but I think this subject is one of the most important of recent years, and it’s fast gaining […]

Gentle Parenting Disaster: Why Modern Parents Feel Burned-Out, Stressed, and Ready to Snap

Gentle Parenting Disaster: Why Modern Parents Feel Burned-Out, Stressed, and Ready to Snap

Why Gentle Parenting Creates More Issues than it Solves You might think that by writing an article with the title, “Gentle Parenting Disaster: Why Modern Parents Feel Burned-Out, Stressed, and Ready to Snap,” I’m indulging in hyperbole, but it’s something I’m seeing a lot and it’s on the increase. You’ve probably seen her: the mom […]

Why We Shouldn’t Judge Parents

Why We Shouldn’t Judge Parents

Why we shouldn’t judge parents:   Everyone makes mistakes! Today I was reminded of exactly how judgmental people can be and why we shouldn’t judge parents.  That’s a good thing, because every now and then you need to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. I tried to “nip” into our local bakery with my miniature […]

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