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Growth and Development Posts

Christmas: Joy or Juggernaut?
Dec. 4, 2025

Christmas: Joy or Juggernaut?

I’ve heard that the illuminated Coca Cola lorry and commercials signals the start of the Christmas countdown for many. I think it’s an apt symbol of the juggernaut that is Christmas, and I’m going to talk about how I jumped off.&nb…
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The science behind why pushing our kids doesn't help them in the long run.
Oct. 2, 2025

The science behind why pushing our kids doesn't help them in the long run.

“It’s safe and it’s right to trust your kids more and worry about them less… give them all the support that you can, but treat them respectfully, like they have brains in their heads and want their lives to work out.&rdquo…
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Parenting lessons from adults who go no contact
Aug. 23, 2025

Parenting lessons from adults who go no contact

How to create a relationship with our kids that flourishes rather than diesNobody has a child and thinks, I can’t wait until the day they will no longer talk to me. Whilst it’s not a goal for any of us, there are things we might inadve…
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Navigating the identity maze:
April 15, 2025

Navigating the identity maze:

A parent's guide to teen self-discoveryIn the years since I started my podcast, and watched closely as my bonus daughters and teens developed, I've learned that identity formation is perhaps the most complex and critical journey of adolescence. It…
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Point to your child’s North star until they can see it for themself.
Oct. 31, 2024

Point to your child’s North star until they can see it for themself.

How Your Mindset Can Unlock Your Teen's MotivationIt's easy for us parents to fall into the trap of believing that teenagers are inherently short-sighted, illogical, and incapable of making wise decisions.So many of things they do seem to back u…
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