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Can You Master the Art of Raising Unique Children?

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  “Mastery” is a tempting word—often paired with achievement, confidence, and control. But parenting, especially of children with unique needs, rarely fits a model of fixed achievement. It's not a subject to master; it’s a relationship to grow. Raising a child who sees, feels, or learns differently can be unpredictable. What works beautifully one day might fall flat the next. It’s not failure—it’s the nature of a dynamic, evolving bond. 🌟 What Does Mastery Really Mean in Parenting? If mastery implies control, perhaps the real art lies in embracing adaptability: Learning what soothes your child after a tough day—and relearning it as they grow. Celebrating progress, not perfection. Releasing comparison and finding comfort in your child’s unique timeline. 🧠 Mastering Your Mindset More than specific techniques, parenting well means mastering your own mindset: Becoming calm in uncertainty. Practicing patience without passivity. Learning to pause before reacting—especially...

How to Help Children Survive Socially: Building Connection One Pep Talk at a Time

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  Social skills don’t always come naturally—and for some kids, navigating friendships, reading body language, or taking turns can feel like climbing a mountain with no map. Whether your child is shy, impulsive, anxious, or just figuring out how to “people,”  I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them .  is the compassionate guidebook you didn’t know you needed. Franki, a seasoned expert in behavior with two decades of experience observing kids in classrooms and camps, knows what it looks like when a child flounders socially—and how much it can drain a parent’s energy. With warmth, humor, and refreshing honesty, she invites readers into her own messy, real-life journey raising three very different children. Her book offers no shame and no finger-wagging—just real tools to help your child grow into their social self, even if you’re running on coffee and fumes. Inside this award-winning parenting survival guide, you’ll find strategies for helping kids build relationships, ...

How to Help Children Survive Socially: Building Connection One Pep Talk at a Time

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  Social skills don’t always come naturally—and for some kids, navigating friendships, reading body language, or taking turns can feel like climbing a mountain with no map. Whether your child is shy, impulsive, anxious, or just figuring out how to “people,”  I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them .  is the compassionate guidebook you didn’t know you needed. Franki, a seasoned expert in behavior with two decades of experience observing kids in classrooms and camps, knows what it looks like when a child flounders socially—and how much it can drain a parent’s energy. With warmth, humor, and refreshing honesty, she invites readers into her own messy, real-life journey raising three very different children. Her book offers no shame and no finger-wagging—just real tools to help your child grow into their social self, even if you’re running on coffee and fumes. Inside this award-winning parenting survival guide, you’ll find strategies for helping kids build relationships, ...