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'Fail'tales not fairytales
Connecting with kids becomes much more authentic and interesting when one starts sharing stories of one’s failings ….

Mel Schmitz
May 3, 20232 min read
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Can you move that cheese?
What lessons have you learned because others stepped away? Cheesy cheesy this ain’t easy….

Mel Schmitz
Apr 24, 20232 min read
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Soup-washing
Parenting resilience might look like you’re doing crazy things… trust in your gut, and your kid…and wash soup if necessary !

Mel Schmitz
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Durian Wisdom
What does a stinky fruit have to do with parenting? Turns out, quite a lot…

Mel Schmitz
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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