Ikeranda (she/her) and Josette (she/her) explain the intricacies of building a blended family as a same-gender couple.
09:14 min
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It’s not easy to let our kids be less than perfect.
Our children can be our greatest teachers. Parenting expert Susan Stiffelman writes that the very behaviors that push our buttons—refusing to cooperate or ignoring our requests—can help us build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing us to raise our children with greater ease and enjoyment.
One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out—in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships—is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them.