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Setting Boundaries With Other Parents: Why It’s Hard—And How to Do It With Confidence

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If you’ve ever received a text from another parent and instantly felt that sinking I really don’t want to say yes feeling… you’re not alone. One of the trickiest parts of parenting isn’t just navigating our kids’ needs—it’s navigating what other parents expect from us. Birthday parties. Sleepovers. Playdates. Curfews. Group outings.And eventually… substance use, …

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What Parent Coaching Really Is — And Why It Helps Parents of Teens More Than They Expect

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When Melissa and I sat down to record this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, she decided to flip the script and interview me about parent coaching — what it is, how I got here, and why it can make such a dramatic difference for families. And because she didn’t warn me ahead of time (true …

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