It’s Okay to Say No to the Promposal
Promposals are cute. But, even for the sweetest questions, it’s okay if the answer is not yes. I have more…
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Promposals are cute. But, even for the sweetest questions, it’s okay if the answer is not yes. I have more…
Continue ReadingIt’s OK to quit. I’m sure someone out there needs to hear that. As a millennial, we were taught you…
Continue ReadingI appreciate modern parents’ focus on kindness. We refuse to raise bullies, and that’s a positive and powerful thing. But…
Continue ReadingOne of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do is say no. When enabling was the popular choice. When…
Continue ReadingThe word echoed in my own ears. I did it! I said it! I did NOT say, “I don’t think…
Continue ReadingRight now, “no” is her favorite word. Isn’t it every toddler’s favorite word? We chuckle when they say no all…
Continue ReadingIt took me two and a half years to settle into my role as mama. It happened on August 6,…
Continue ReadingWhen a mother says no, she means no. Why is it when a doctor, teacher, coach, or even a gardener…
Continue ReadingI say no. A lot. Over the years, the invitations extended have declined. I’m OK with that. The folks who…
Continue ReadingI used to live near a sex trafficker. I didn’t realize it at the time, only being in about third…
Continue ReadingI’m a yes mom. When my son came into the world, we both cried when I said no. Maybe it…
Continue ReadingIf the global pandemic has taught me anything at all, I’ve learned it’s OK to say no. I do not…
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