Parenting

Mental Health Parenting Suicide Awareness/Prevention 

How To Talk To Your Child About Suicide

October 10, 2016May 7, 2019 Kimberly Zapata

By Kimberly Zapata Suicide is a difficult topic for most people to talk about, but it is particularly difficult for parents.

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Motherhood Parenting 

After We Jump In Puddles

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 Kimberly Zapata growing up, love, raising kids

Just a few weeks ago, my daughter and I went to the park which — in and of itself —

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Motherhood Other Parenting 

The Frames We Never Filled

September 22, 2016September 30, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, family, growing up

It is late in the afternoon when my phone dings. I know by the sound it is an email, and

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Motherhood Parenting 

I Know I’m Not A Perfect Parent, I Just Want To Be ‘Enough’

August 16, 2016August 1, 2016 Kimberly Zapata family, love, raising kids

Dearest Daughter, Today, you woke up at 5 a.m. You spilled milk on the carpet and dumped a carton of

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Motherhood Parenting Relationships 

An Open Letter To My Childless Friends

August 1, 2016December 6, 2016 Kimberly Zapata friendships, growing up

I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the state of our friendship. I’m sorry for the way things have changed. I’m sorry

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Motherhood Other Parenting 

American Politics & Why I Fear For My Daughter

July 25, 2016 Kimberly Zapata politics, presidential election, raising girls, raising kids

I don’t admit this often but I’m afraid. Today, I am very, VERY afraid. I fear for myself and for

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Motherhood Parenting 

I Will Read My Daughter’s Diary, If I Have To

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, health & wellness, raising kids

Last month, I had the honor and privilege of hearing Sue Klebold speak at Mental Health America’s annual conference. (And if

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