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Read more about the article A Parent’s Unconditional Love
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A Parent’s Unconditional Love

By Nina Sidell, M.A., published in World of Psychology June 16, 2016 When you become a parent, the one thing you can always count on is the constancy of change and adaptation in your life. You learn as you go and follow what feels right to you. You soon see as your child grows into themselves that you are continuously exploring unknown territory. Like discovering a new frontier or remote solar system, you realize the lay…

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June 15, 2024
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Co-Parenting for Dummies

By Nina Sidell, M.A., published February 5, 2008 It is the time for parents who co-raise children to come to terms with the roles and responsibilities of who they are, who they have chosen to be as caretakers by bearing new life. Both parties need to fully understand that whatever they do or don’t do can impact their children for the rest of their lives.  Either the children will learn by example and copy what they…

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February 5, 2024
Read more about the article A Mother’s Love
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A Mother’s Love

In this day and age of Coronavirus, we are fraught with uncertainties and fears that crop up daily, even momentarily. We are inundated with a lack of work, financial security, and an uncertain future. Many families and friends are separated due to a lack of safety, and isolation exists- and it's hard to relate to. With Mother's Day tomorrow, I have some suggestions that will warm your heart and lift your spirits. When you think of…

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May 9, 2020
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Surviving Back-to-School Stress

  I want to first acknowledge and congratulate you on surviving the close of summer, and hope you accumulated enough relaxation and perspective to carry you through for a while. Now, as a parent you must deal with the onset of the fall chaos and the process of beginning anew with a brand-new school year ahead.  This transition process is part of the cyclical nature of life’s many seasons as you and your child continue to…

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August 26, 2019
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Parenting Toolbox Tips

"What do you remember as a child? What do you want your child to remember? Nina Sidell, M.A."Parenting for Life" When you are in the throes of parenting, the dynamic feels immediate, momentary, and specific to the interaction or developmental stage. What we often need to be reminded of as parents is that every interaction builds your lifetime relationship. Every interaction offers a deepening of love and respect, trust and safety between parent and child. Every…

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June 1, 2019
Read more about the article The Value of Mothering
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The Value of Mothering

" Be willing to be your own internalized mother or father, capable of the specific nurturing you still need. Be an attentive parent to your inner child." Nina Sidell, M.A. As a child, we are given the caregivers that we inherit. The variation of mothers, fathers, grandparents, foster and adoptive parents raising children spans the globe. In honor of Mother's Day, in specific, this blog article is written. Mothers worldwide deserve our place in the conversation.…

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May 12, 2019