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4 Best Ways to Avoid Parenting Burnout
Parenting can be the greatest gift while also being exhausting. Explore 4 easy ways to avoid parenting burnout.
Ms. Khamara Harris
Jan 21, 20244 min read
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Six Co-Parenting Tips: Together, Separated, or Divorced
Most people idealize what it will be like to co-parent a child, and almost everyone is wrong about what it is actually like for them. One...
Dr. Dowtin
Mar 28, 20227 min read
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Simple Guidelines for Talking to Babies
Once upon a time there was an infant and early childhood development specialist who asked a friend if they had started reading, signing (the
Dr. Dowtin
Mar 20, 20225 min read
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E is For Empathy & P is For Perspective
Her name was Julie Carmichael. She was less than four feet tall, with skin as dark as rich umber, a perfectly round little face with dimple
Dr. Dowtin
Mar 13, 202211 min read
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Is Childcare Bad for Babies and Children?
Figuring out who to care for your child while you work or are otherwise unavailable can be one of the most difficult things to do. Learn how
Dr. Dowtin
Mar 6, 20227 min read
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What is Mindful Mental Health?
In the United States, today is the penultimate day of February 2022. While that may not mean much to some people, many of us are thinking ab
Dr. Dowtin
Feb 27, 20224 min read
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Are You Pessimistic or Is It Really Trauma?
Pessimism as a label doesn't seem to serve a helpful purpose. Instead of pessimistic, could it really be an adaptive trauma response?
Dr. Dowtin
Feb 20, 20224 min read
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How To Parent Without Yelling
Every child deserves a village who is committed to their wellbeing. Learn ways to unpack why you yell at your child and how to stop.
Dr. Dowtin
Feb 13, 20225 min read
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Is It Weird to See a Therapist Who Is Different From Me?
In life, there are many experiences that tie people together. But, perhaps the most common shared human experience is that of sometimes feel
Dr. Dowtin
Feb 6, 20226 min read
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