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Liberty vs. License: The Fragile Line between Freedom and Chaos

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Liberty is one of the most cherished ideals in American life. It’s etched into our founding documents, echoed in our national anthem, and invoked in countless debates. But liberty is not the same as license—and confusing the two can have dangerous consequences. Inspired by  When Liberty Enslaves , this post explores how extremist movements often blur the line between principled freedom and reckless entitlement. ⚖️ What’s the Difference? Liberty  is freedom governed by law, ethics, and mutual respect. License  is doing whatever one wants, regardless of impact or consequence. Liberty invites responsibility. License rejects it. When individuals or groups claim the Constitution gives them the right to act without restraint—whether it’s refusing lawful orders, threatening others, or rejecting public safety measures—they’re not exercising liberty. They’re asserting license. 🔥 The Extremist Misuse of “Freedom” Extremist ideologies often weaponize the concept of liberty: Claimin...
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Parenting While Neurodivergent

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  Parenting is a full-body, full-brain experience. For neurodivergent parents—those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, or other cognitive variations—it can feel like juggling fire while walking a tightrope. But it can also be a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and radical empathy. 🧩 The Double Layer of Complexity Neurodivergent parents often face two simultaneous realities: Managing their own sensory, emotional, or executive functioning needs Supporting children—who may also be neurodivergent—with structure, care, and advocacy This dual navigation requires extraordinary mental flexibility and self-awareness. 🔍 Strengths That Shine Neurodivergent parents bring unique gifts to the table: Hyperfocus becomes deep engagement : When present, you're  fully  present. Pattern recognition fuels insight : You notice what others miss—subtle shifts in mood, behavior, or environment. Creative problem-solving : You invent systems, rituals, and hacks that work for...
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Daily Excerpt: I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them (F. Bagdade) - Preparing for Trips

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  excerpt from   I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them  by Franki Bagdade  Preparing for Trips  Whether it’s a family dinner, a night out to the movies or a trip out of town, behavior can become a problem if expectations are not discussed beforehand. When our family goes on a trip, I take time before we leave to explain to our children that there will be waiting, like in airports, while we’re driving, or because of big-city traffic, and some of it will be excessive and annoying. I describe what the food will be like, how our days will be structured, sleeping arrangements, etc. Some of these explanations occur during a family meeting and some are communicated during one-on-one time. That way, I can customize how I manage some of the expectations according to the individual quirks of each kid, and believe me, they have quirks! For my little ones, who were too young to remember their previous flight experiences, we went through every detail—what...
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