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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.

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Your Competence Is Evidence

Your Competence Is Evidence

Your Competence Is EvidenceCoach Kimberly Smith
Published on: 16/08/2026

Feeling lost as a parent? The skills you use every day are clues to who you are. Learn how to read your competence as evidence of your identity, not just more work to do.

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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.

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Why Being Rooted Matters More Than Being Planted

Why Being Rooted Matters More Than Being Planted

Why Being Rooted Matters More Than Being PlantedCoach Kimberly Smith
Published on: 19/07/2026

A parent reset begins with clarity. Discover the difference between being planted and being rooted, and how to reclaim your parent identity without getting lost in the role

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