Tag: parenting community
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Why Community Matters: The Heart of NAFN
The story I always come back to starts in a public bathroom. I’m on the toilet—pants down, toddler in the room with me—when she grabs a urinal cake out of the urinal. I’m helpless, stuck, trying to wave her down like some kind of frantic goalie. Thankfully, she drops it before things get worse. I…
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Book Recommendations: Parenting Books for Every Stage of Parenthood
Parenthood doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but parenting books for every stage can be the next best thing. I put together a roadmap of recommendations to support you through every stage — whether you’re expecting, in the baby trenches, or navigating toddlerhood. I have read a lot of parenting books – and everyone always…
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Jenn’s Story: Finding Friendship and Support in a New Home
When Jenn and her husband relocated to Texas, they knew they wanted more than just a new house—they wanted a community. Far from extended family, they began looking online for mom and family meetups, hoping to find a circle of support in this new chapter of life. “Honestly, I almost didn’t make it to the…