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Today, we’re running two of your wins and woes. We’re celebrating children becoming more vocal about things that bother them, and we’re talking about the stress and worry many of us feel when our children aren’t hitting developmental milestones.  If you can relate, or have a similar experience, consider offering your story in solidarity. You can also leave an encouraging message, or share your own wins and woes. As always,…

As our kids get older, we meet new parents, arrange playdates, and we’re generally surrounded by new family dynamics. It’s inevitable that we run into parenting styles and behaviors that are different from our own. What can be even more uncomfortable is that sometimes these things pose challenges that need to be addressed. Today’s question asks the Village to step in and share different approaches to the situation at hand.…

Generally speaking, offering someone parenting advice can be tricky. There’s a fine line between judgment and productive conversation that each parent personally draws. The problem is that we often don’t see that line until someone has crossed it. This can be especially true when it comes to our own parents and in-laws. While well-intended, advice can sometimes lead us to doubt our parenting abilities and question their belief in us…