How To Not Become Your Partner's Therapist
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Jul. 13, 2023

You probably think that you have values ([link removed]) . Wait, scratch that — you know you have values. You have lots of them — good ones. You just keep them to yourself, but when you say them out loud …

Well, there’s the problem. When determining your values, one of two things usually happens. You say them but they sound incredibly vague (Wow. I believe in honesty...) because you haven’t really defined them. Or, when you explain them, your rationale falls apart (I gave up playing all sports to spend time with my kids but is that the best way to promote being active?).

So maybe it’s time for a tune-up, or to establish a core set in the first place. In either case, it’s a good goal to take on. When you have firm values, life gets easier. Those stressful decisions, whether it’s moving for a job or letting someone merge, aren’t so stressful, because you’re not wondering if you did the right thing.

Consider this a call to create a list. Doing so will help you, and it’ll help your kids. And what can help you figure them out is to ask yourself a few questions and see where the answers lead.
DEFINING MOMENTS
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What Are Your Core Values? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions ([link removed])

Whether yours need to be clarified or created from scratch, this is how to develop guiding values. ([link removed])
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What helps in determining your values is to ask yourself questions and see where the answers lead.

FURTHER READING
8 Family Values To Incorporate, According To Child Development Experts ([link removed])
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RELATIONSHIPS
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How To Not Become Your Partner's Therapist ([link removed])

And why you shouldn’t try to play that role in the first place. ([link removed])
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LOOKING BACK
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The Parenting Worry I Wish I Cast Aside A Lot Sooner, According To 12 Dads ([link removed])

It's normal to worry as a parent. But it can also be a distraction. Here, a dozen dads reflect on those they wish they stopped fretting about sooner. ([link removed])
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NEURODIVERSITY
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Why Parents Of Autistic Kids Should Avoid ABA Therapy ([link removed])

"When you make a child repeat something over and over, that’s abusive." ([link removed])
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THE DAD SPECIAL
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Scott Conant’s Crispy Chicken Cutlet With Melted Tomatoes Will Make Your Week ([link removed])

This meal makes regular appearances at the chef and Chopped judge's dinner table. It's easy to see why. ([link removed])
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FATHERLY FAVORITES
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