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For what it’s worth, in raising our own kids we created an effective, balanced, common-sense approach based not on rules but on three principles. Treat everyone with respect. Whatever you undertake, give it your best effort. You, and only you, are accountable for your actions.

I know a couple who divorced after having 3 kids. They did this exact arrangement—they kept the kids in the same house and the father came and went depending on when it was his turn to share custody. He ended up staying over a lot more than originally planned. They got back together and had 3 more kids. They’re all doing great and are a remarkably... See more

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I’ve also reminded her that she’s going to make mistakes, and to just accept that. If I were able to live, we’d be making those mistakes together. Mistakes are part of the process of parenting, and she shouldn’t attribute them all to the fact that she’ll be raising the kids herself.

Jeffrey Zaslow • The Last Lecture

I’m sorry that this needs to be said… I don’t care if you save the world, make billions, and are the smartest person on the planet. If you have children with multiple people, do not have the time to raise them, and be a full part of their life, you are a piece of shit. Period.... See more

Gil x.com

Children have a biological instinct to attach—they have no choice. Whether their parents or caregivers are loving and caring or distant, insensitive, rejecting, or abusive, children will develop a coping style based on their attempt to get at least some of their needs met.

Bessel van der Kolk • The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

The Age of Abandonment

We simply don’t believe anyone will stay

Freya India

Oct 09, 2024

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I’ve written a lot about my generation and fear. Our fear of love, and fear of life. But I’ve been getting the sense lately that there’s some ultimate fear underlying all this, running through everything. And I’m becoming... See more

Freya India • The Age of Abandonment

in a two-parent home, if one parent’s frailties were revealed, the child could lean on the other parent. It was a backup system,

Ann Napolitano • Hello Beautiful: THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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Which word resonates for you the most in this? Proactive? Plan? Predict? Anticipate? Where do you think you and your partner are doing great? What word would you appreciate more of? Tired of being the default parent? It’s time for a change. Let’s redefine partnership in parenting. 💪... See more

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