Tag: parenting
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Imperfect Parenting with Kate Hamilton Who Wrote the Book!
Raising children is an adventure without a map. Every parent can relate to the moment they realize that their little bundle of joy did not come with an instruction manual. We all strive to be the perfect parent, yet we often find ourselves in a maze of imperfection. This concept of embracing our flaws and…
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Overcoming Envy for Healthier Family Bonds
Welcome back to Silver Disobedience Perception Dynamics, the podcast where we unpack the perceptions and dynamics that shape our closest relationships at work and play. I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience and today, we’re tackling a topic that often hides in the shadows — envy within families. It’s a tough one, because envy can silently…
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Why Avoiding Family Over Politics Is a Mistake
Yesterday, I read a really sad leading headline by a popular news outlet. It said, “Yes, you can cancel plans with family over politics.” This kind of statement is very sad. Skipping a family dinner due to political disagreements can be seen as an immature or unproductive choice for several reasons: Family gatherings are often…
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The Blink of an Eye
There are days when I feel that my life has gone by in blink of an eye. Then other days, when our kids are just getting ready to leave the house at way past dark, I recall that it was many lifetimes ago that I, too, believed that life begins at 11pm. I think about…