Parenting

I Am Friendly, Not Friends With My Kids

I Am Friendly, Not Friends With My Kids

As our children get older, the line between parent and friend can seem less clear. This licensed mental health counselor explains there is a difference between being friendly and being friends. My children are entering high school and middle school this year. It has...

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From One Mom To Another: Are Godparents Necessary?

From One Mom To Another: Are Godparents Necessary?

        I was having a conversation the other day with my husband where we were discussing the cultural phenomenon of “godparents.”  My husband had one growing up: his aunt. All of his cousins had godparents as well. Godparents aren’t a thing in my family....

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