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 Reluctantly, I stretched out beside her and she drew her head to my chest. Humor is such an awesome tool to use in such moments! I love that you shared this beautiful idea. Rachel – your words have touched me and have changed the parent that I am. Thank you for your honesty and love. Give yourself grace. You are doing the best you can. Sending love your way tonight. See more:  Ed Five standing by shirt

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This man needed encouragement and inspiration to keep fighting and keep showing up, and I was there to be that person. These commodities are not too scarce, and the world is not too big. I have 6 seconds. Do you? Today let’s use them to leave a lasting impression and change history. That is one of the most powerful & beneficial uses for 6 seconds. I love that you added this today. What a blessing you are, Sara Ann. After the man collected himself, he told me he just wanted peace. See more:  The bee whisperer sunset retro shirt

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I am learning how to navigate this new stage of development by reading the latest research neuroscience provides and have child development mentors to reason out my feelings and situations. Nevertheless, my knee jerk reaction is to look after his dependance needs as if he were still early childhood age. Fortunately, he finds his voice and uses it. In typical 11-year-old fashion, he’ll roll his eyes and chuckle, “Mom, you did it for me again.” What I hold to be most vital is my response. If I can hear his words as information rather than criticism, then I can look at my part without becoming defensive. Buy it here:  Harry Potter Ghibliwarts Crest Rug shirt Home:  https://t-shirtat.com/

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