“You’re so lazy! You can’t finish anything you start!” Sue shouts at her best friend, Melissa. “Well, you’re a total killjoy!” Melissa retorts heatedly. “That was my cousin from Chicago calling; I just wanted to hear about her soccer game. It doesn’t hurt to take a...
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Mother’s Day can be a trigger for post-traumatic parents. Here’s how to reclaim it by honoring yourself, your inner child, your love for your kids, and your cycle-breaking.
The viral #CookieChallenge may seem harmless, but for trauma survivors, it can awaken old fears and future-trip their parenting. Here’s what to watch out for.
Many parents think they’re practicing gentle parenting, but they’re actually avoiding conflict. Is it a parenting choice—or a trauma response? Here's how to tell.