It Takes a Village
Life shouldn't be lonely. We are meant to be together and thrive! Today we talk about what happened to the village and how we can rebuild it.
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It takes a village
Parenting shouldn’t be lonely work.
A little history about how village life became uncool
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We were told it was uncool.
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When we believed that, we stopped cultivating a village. We stopped seeking it or teaching the skills needed to maintain it.
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Too often now we don’t miss a village until we have littles.
How to find a village
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Be part of a village. Be the neighbor you want in others.
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Look for places to live that are conducive to being a village
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If you find it, try to stick with it. They take longer to build than you think.
Its the term for the adults still caring for children at home when their own parents care needs rise. It can be complicated, messy and a little uncomfortable. We are here to help navigate.
Life shouldn't be lonely. We are meant to be together and thrive! Today we talk about what happened to the village and how we can rebuild it.
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