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Now is Not the Time for Retreat: Embracing the Importance of Human Connection

by Candace Sampson

If the past few weeks have you wanting to retreat, to curl up and shut out the world as a way to protect yourself, I get it. Truly, I do. But hear me out—don’t. The importance of human connection is never more crucial than during challenging times. I know the pull to withdraw can feel …

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Am I Going to be a Tattletale Parent?

by Life In Pleasantville

My son, Finley, is significantly bigger than a lot of kids his age. At just 5, he’s outgrowing many of his size 7 pants, his size 1 shoes are starting to get a little tight, and he weighs about half as much as I do. He doesn’t recognize his own strength, and I often have …

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The Pre-Teen Parenting Paradox

by Life In Pleasantville

My ten year old daughter is a funny, beautiful, talented and intelligent girl. She is also utterly and completely exhausting. But not in the physical sense that my son is; he wears me out, yes, but nothing that a hot bath, a bottle of Shiraz, and a good cry can’t cure. Pre-teen girls, I am discovering, …

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How To Be A Good Partner

by Kelly Given Williams

We do a lot of partner work in karate class and it got me to thinking, what does being a good karate partner teach me about being a good marriage partner? Be generous with the do overs Karate: Last night I was working with a lady who is still getting used to the way you position …

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