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Parenting in the Age of Fear: How to Overcome Anxiety and Let Kids Be Kids

parentotheca — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:36:24 +0000

“Hi, my name is Irina, and I feel quite anxious about letting my 10-year-old walk by himself to school.“ That would be me at the Anxious Anonymous (Parent Edition) meeting if such an organization existed. Maybe I should start one, actually. Imagine a room full of parents, clutching their coffee cups like lifelines, nodding solemnly […]

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If Parenting Were a Job, Here’s What the Job Description Would Look Like

parentotheca — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:17:18 +0000

Parenting is the toughest, most rewarding job on the planet. It comes with no salary, no paid time off, and no formal training—yet it demands skills that rival those of top executives, therapists, educators, and chefs combined. Over the years, I’ve held many professional roles—working in a major steel company, then in a French bank, […]

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Break the Cycle: How to Rewire Your Reactions and Become a Calmer Parent

parentotheca — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:24:31 +0000

Parenting is the ultimate test of emotional resilience. On my quest to become a more proactive and less reactive parent, I started digging deeper into why certain situations triggered intense emotional reactions. Yelling, snapping, saying things I’d regret later—it was as if, despite knowing all the right parenting strategies, something deep inside me would short-circuit, […]

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10 Powerful Relationship Quotes That Will Make You a Better Partner

parentotheca — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:30:11 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s easy to focus on grand romantic gestures (cue overpriced roses and frantic dinner reservations), real relationships are built on something deeper. Long-term love isn’t about one-day declarations—it’s about the everyday choices we make to be better partners. Because let’s be honest—anyone can buy flowers, chocolates, […]

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Step-by-Step Guide to Proactive Parenting: Effective Strategies to Stop Reacting and Start Leading

parentotheca — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:54:16 +0000

Parenting is a tough job. If you’ve ever found yourself yelling, nagging, or rolling your eyes at your kids, you know what? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. In fact, I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. Just the other day, I had one of those nightmare mornings. You know the […]

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The One Thing You Should Never Say to Your Child at the Playground

parentotheca — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:04:30 +0000

I’m sure you’ve heard it before. Hell, you’ve probably said it. That classic playground threat: “We’re going now. If you don’t come, I’m leaving without you. Bye!” It’s like an old parenting standby, right? A surefire way to get your child moving when they’re lost in their little world. But let’s take a step back and […]

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35 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in 35 Years

parentotheca — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:37:36 +0000

Level 35 unlocked! My mind still thinks I’m in my early twenties, but the mirror reminds me that I’m not. Crow’s feet? Check. Grey hair? Double check. Fun times. Not long ago, I stumbled upon Tim Urban’s blog post called “Your Life in Weeks” on Wait But Why. It hit me like a ton of […]

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