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Modern Parent

Stop Asking Kids “What’s Your Favourite Colour”

Encourage them to think outside the box — and explore the world beyond their preferences.

Jan 17, 2021

A bunch of colourful helium balloons is floating up through a clear blue sky.

Jan 17, 2021

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Why Self-Help Isn’t Helping You

I was 25 years old and I’d just fallen out with a friend. We’d both said things calculated to hurt one another, but when I reached out to…

Dec 28, 2020

Why Self-Help Isn’t Helping You

Dec 28, 2020

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Know Thyself, Heal Thyself

How I (finally) Quit and Healed from School

How school sells us the promise of approval, in exchange for our happiness.

Dec 26, 2023

How I (finally) Quit and Healed from School

Dec 26, 2023

Why I’m Joining Booktube

I want to commit to my love of books — out loud.

Dec 24, 2023

Why I’m Joining Booktube

Dec 24, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

9 Ways an Observation Journal Made Me Happier

And why a gratitude journal didn’t.

Dec 24, 2023

9 Ways an Observation Journal Made Me Happier

Dec 24, 2023

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Mind Talk

How I Found my Rage — and came Alive

Anger is a life-force — yet we’re taught to suppress it.

Dec 20, 2023

How I Found my Rage — and came Alive

Dec 20, 2023

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ILLUMINATION

Do You Really Want an Open Relationship?

Or are you just too scared to break-up?

Apr 23, 2023

Do You Really Want an Open Relationship?

Apr 23, 2023

I Fell in Love with an Alpha Male

And other women don’t like it.

Apr 15, 2022

I Fell in Love with an Alpha Male

Apr 15, 2022

I Fell in Love — and I Miss the Crush

He loves me back. The only problem is, now what?

Apr 13, 2022

I Fell in Love — and I Miss the Crush

Apr 13, 2022

You Don’t Have to ‘Make a Comeback’ to Come Back

Stop waiting until you’re perfect to show your face.

Apr 9, 2022

You Don’t Have to ‘Make a Comeback’ to Come Back

Apr 9, 2022

Anna Valerie

Anna Valerie

Naturally secretive, trying to be brave. New to Medium. Words in Curious & Modern Parent.

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