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The idea that good mums never switch off is not just unhelpful, it’s harmful. We need to model boundaries, self-worth, and ...

Early on in my parenting career, I was Mr. Get Them Out the Door. At the time, I saw my primary role as a parent as imparting upon my kids the hard-earned wisdom of my extraordinary life. These ...

They started asking not to miss school. But, as my kids got older, we encountered more teachers who were less than thrilled with our way of managing family travel.

My family had outgrown our home in the city and had to choose our next move: suburbs or country. I'd seen what a typical childhood looked like for city kids and didn't want that life for my children.