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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
This blog is about owning that sometimes it just doesn’t happen. We may bring the best of intentions to parenting and yet, sometimes we just don’t and we can’t. This read is all about how to work with these realities and how to prevent them, when possible… www.gparentingcourses.com/post/it-just...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Check out our latest blog on the 2 powerful tools every parent should know: simplicity and specificity. www.gparentingcourses.com/post/simplic...
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Simplicity and Specificity: The Dynamic Duo of Early Childhood
When we think about the early childhood years, it’s incredible to realize just how much your child is learning. They’re learning to move and care for their bodies, connect to and communicate with othe...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Check out our latest blog! “Our children never came with an instruction manual, but they may tell us more about themselves when we tune in to their bodies at work…” www.gparentingcourses.com/post/drawing...
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Drawing Outside of the Box
Our children never came with an instruction manual, but they may tell us more about themselves when we tune in to their bodies at work. If your child didn’t generate much enthusiasm for gymnastics or ...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
“…There is so much richness in knowing our children, and yet, in tough moments, we can also reduce them down to a label.” Check out the full blog on understanding behavior in context: www.gparentingcourses.com/post/more-th...
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More Than a Label
As parents, we are deeply familiar with the idiosyncrasies of our children. We understand their food preferences, their humor, their sensitivities, and the nuances of their personalities. We’ve picked...
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Liz Climo @lizclimo.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
A bear surrounded by monarch butterflies, as they land on him he welcomes them. Text reads: you belong here
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
*new blog* “We all encounter struggles and suffering - and parenting certainly presents many. It cannot be helped. Our pain is tightly bound to the things that matter to us…” www.gparentingcourses.com/post/the-val...
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The Value of Vulnerability
We all encounter struggles and suffering - and parenting certainly presents many. It cannot be helped. Our pain is tightly bound to the things that matter to us. And yet, despite the ubiquitous nature...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
“For any parent who has ever been covered in their child’s bodily fluids or been humbled by a toddler’s sass, the humor doesn’t reveal itself instantly, but it can’t be denied. Nothing pairs better with parenting than a healthy sense of humor.” www.gparentingcourses.com/post/humor-i...
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Humor is Serious Parenting
For any parent who has ever been covered in their child’s bodily fluids or been humbled by a toddler’s sass, the humor doesn’t reveal itself instantly, but it can’t be denied. Nothing pairs better wit...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all who move into mothering roles! The world is greater for your love, nurturing, and devotion to the future. 💐
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We’re back with a new blog post on parenting anger! This quick read is something you won’t want to miss! #parenting #emotions #coregulation www.gparentingcourses.com/post/parenti...
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Parenting Mad
Anger, rage, wrath… we’re here for it. Many of us have complicated relationships with anger, and for good reasons. This read is all about why anger is so dear to us and why we believe it’s such an imp...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Learning new things can be discouraging. This latest downloadable is designed to support learners with understanding how to set goals, track progress, practice acceptance of discomfort, integrate growth-mindset, care for their bodies, and build self-confidence. #learning #parenting
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
“This read is all about bringing awareness to new spaces to intervene differently in the service of connection.” #parenting #co-regulation #connection www.gparentingcourses.com/post/new-con...
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New Connections
As humans, we are skilled at doing what feels familiar, comfortable, and has served us in the past. This can be incredibly useful until we’re interested in growing and practicing new behaviors. This r...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
“Many times, after a tough encounter, parents don’t return to “close the loop.” Families may continue on as if nothing happened, never to speak of the incident again - that is, until it repeats itself...” Read more on this week’s blog: www.gparentingcourses.com/post/growing...
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Growing Into Our Discomfort: Following Up
Many times, after a tough encounter, parents don’t return to “close the loop.” Families may continue on as if nothing happened, never to speak of the incident again - that is, until it repeats itself....
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Tell Congress to protect library funding and the communities it supports: bit.ly/ProtectLibraryFunding
Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association.
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
It's no secret- we love libraries. And we love all that books can do for children, from whisking them away on an adventure to helping them feel seen, represented, and able to make sense of their experiences. Check out our latest blog: Parenting by the Book www.gparentingcourses.com/post/parenti...
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Parenting By the Book
Nope - This isn’t a read for storing up more parenting rules or manualized rigidity. Rather, it’s a love letter to books and how books can be helpful tools for the hardworking caregiver. For the paren...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Check out our blog on play! “When it comes to parenting, we’re in it for the long haul. While we’re doing our best to take on the moment before us, we’re also devoted to setting up our children for the future. And there’s a powerful way to do it: play….” www.gparentingcourses.com/post/playing...
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Playing the Long Game: How Play Supports Child Development and Caregiver Connection
When it comes to parenting, we’re in it for the long haul. While we’re doing our best to take on the moment before us, we’re also devoted to setting up our children for the future. And there’s a power...
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Liz Climo @lizclimo.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Check out our latest blog on parenting through uncertainty. “…Whether we’re faced with an unknown stressor or are feeling them pile on, parenting through these spaces is worth talking about….” www.gparentingcourses.com/post/uncerta...
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Uncertainty While Parent. Integration of compassion and values to support parents through uncertainty and ambiguity in the world.
Walking through a world of uncertainty with your child is no small feat. While experiencing our own discomforts we’re also keenly aware of the demands to provide assurance to the small faces searching...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
“Invisible labor of parents is everything that is often not named, but is very much felt. In addition to honoring the everyday work of parents AND validating the daily depletion, this read also aims to build up a sustaining practice of self-compassion…” www.gparentingcourses.com/post/parent-...
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Parent Invisible
Invisible labor of parents is everything that is often not named, but is very much felt. In addition to honoring the everyday work of parents AND validating the daily depletion, this read also aims to...
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
We are back with our second blog! In it, we talk through the commonly held misbelief that compassionate parenting = permissive parenting. We share how these are different and what you can do to remain balanced in your parenting approach. www.gparentingcourses.com/post/disenta...
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Disentangling Compassion from Permissiveness
There is a common misunderstanding that frequently shows up in parenting spaces: mistaking compassion for permissiveness. The conflating of these two qualities is fairly understandable at face value. ...
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
“...we all want what’s best for kids, and we all worry that our kids will hear things that we don’t agree with. But the answer isn’t censorship — the answer’s connection. We have to have conversations with our children.” — Author Elisa Stone Leahy #UniteAgainstBookBans apnews.com/article/toni...
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Literacy advocates in Ohio defend difficult texts as they mark Toni Morrison Day
Ohio lawmakers and literacy advocates used the birthday of one of America’s most frequently banned authors to defend difficult texts.
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
G Parenting: Grounded & Gentle Parenting just released its first blog! Check out this 3-min read on the power of “being with”. www.gparentingcourses.com/post/parenti...
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Parenting Support & Parent-Child Connection: Meaningful Presence
A constant companion to almost every parent is the fear that they are “messing up”. Parenting is hard work and we carry a lot of pressure to “get it right”. While we obviously support the integration ...
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The Sons of Liberty @sonsofliberty.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
🏳️‍⚧️ Pride is every day of every month 🏳️‍⚧️ 〰️AdminJenn
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WE THE URBAN @wetheurban.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
You can love this version of yourself while becoming the person you want to be.
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
We believe wholeheartedly in fostering compassionate and values-based parenting. We emphasize psychological flexibility to make room for the ups and downs inherent in the human experience. Join us here as we share information about parenting, child development, and fostering connection.
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Liz Climo @lizclimo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Two panel comic, top panel: Bear and rabbit are in a boat. Bear says “There’s a hole in our boat.” Rabbit replies “Why aren’t we sinking?” Bottom panel: reveal to see there a bunch of animals underwater holding the boat up. Bear says “I guess we’re just lucky.”
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
We appreciate the many & important roles we hold in supporting healthy child development. Your presence & care to the children in your life makes a significant impact, and we hope you will feel seen and supported in this community. #values #community #kids #childdevelopment #makingadifference
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WE THE URBAN @wetheurban.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
When you rise, lift others with you. That’s how you change the world.
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
We carry so much pressure as parents to do our best. For this reason we love to celebrate the authentic moments of connection that adult children remember and appreciate long after. What do you treasure? #momsky #dadsky #kidsky #family
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
We are refocusing on the things we can control - like how we show up for our kids. Promoting consistency and predictability helps to foster a sense of safety. ❤️ What are you focusing on in your homes this week? How are you caring for yourselves? #parenting #momsky #dadsky #supportingkids
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
We're hoping this algorithm connects us with parents, caregivers, and professionals who: - strive to foster connection and compassion in their families -want to connect in a supportive and encouraging space We deeply believe that parenting is meant to be done in community. ❤️ #parentsky #kidsky
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Hello all! We are Grounded & Gentle Parenting - compassionate and research-informed parenting resources created by two clinical psychologists. We're new here, so please bear with us as we figure out this new platform. We are so excited to connect with you all! ❤️ #therapistsky #parenting #children
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GParenting | grounded & gentle parenting @gparentingcourses.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
We worked on creating this free resource for parents supporting children after tragedy. While so many of us are still processing the LA fires, we’re also bracing for what’s to come. We hope that this is helpful to you. www.gparentingcourses.com/product-page...
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Responding After Tragedy | G Parenting Courses
Big tragedies can have both immediate impacts on us and lasting echoes for how we relate to ourselves and our world. And unfortunately, tragedies are likely to be experienced by the majority of us - w...
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