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Check on the Parent in the Mirror

Check on the Parent in the Mirror

Check on the Parent in the MirrorCoach Kimberly Smith
Published on: 30/08/2026

Every month has a doorway. Before you cross into the next one, stop at the threshold and check on the parent in the mirror. They have been waiting.

Military ParentsParent IdentityParent SupportParent Roles
How to Stop Absorbing the Back-to-School Transition Tax

How to Stop Absorbing the Back-to-School Transition Tax

How to Stop Absorbing the Back-to-School Transition TaxCoach Kimberly Smith
Published on: 08/08/2026

Feeling back-to-school stress? Learn what the transition tax is, why you're carrying it alone, and how to redistribute the mental load with a family schedule plan.

Military LifeParent SupportBack to School Stress
The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For as a Parent (That You Never Needed)

The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For as a Parent (That You Never Needed)

The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For as a Parent (That You Never Needed)Coach Kimberly Smith
Published on: 26/07/2026

Feeling guilty about wanting time for yourself? Learn why you don’t need permission to be happy, take solo trips, or pursue hobbies—and why doing so makes you a better parent.

Parent ResetParent SupportPersonal GrowthParent Roles
Summer Screen Time Hits Different When Screens Were Part of School All Year

Summer Screen Time Hits Different When Screens Were Part of School All Year

Summer Screen Time Hits Different When Screens Were Part of School All YearCoach Kimberly Smith
Published on: 14/06/2026

Summer screen time feels different when children already use screens for school all year. This research-backed blog helps working parents rethink TV, phones, computers, and tablets with less shame, more strategy, and a more realistic summer plan.

Military ParentsParent LeadershipFamily WellnessParenting MindsetParent IdentityParent BurnoutParent Support

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