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La Primera Pared
Una reflexión sobre encontrar límites biológicos en la paternidad y cómo los límites absolutos desafían las creencias sobre autonomía y capacidad.
👨👩👧👦 Parenting
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The First Wall
A reflection on encountering biological limits in parenting and how absolute boundaries challenge beliefs about autonomy and capability.
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The Rhythm of Grief - Summer Days and Letting Go
A reflection on the profound grief that accompanies co-parenting transitions, the deepening love that makes goodbyes harder, and finding strength through the rhythm of seasonal separation.
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An Hour of Hair Brushing: What My Daughter Taught Me About Time
Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is sit still with your daughter and brush her hair for an hour.
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Cómo Redirigir la Curiosidad Sexual Infantil con Amor, Liderazgo y Claridad (4–8)
Guide for parents on handling childhood sexual curiosity through age-appropriate responses and protective language. Based on attachment theory and developmental psychology.
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Guía para Padres y Madres de Puerto Rico: Cómo Configurar un iPad Seguro para Niños
Esta guía te acompaña paso a paso en la elección, configuración y supervisión consciente de un iPad para niños, con valores boricuas y responsabilidad adulta al centro.
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Cómo Proteger a Nuestros Niños del Peligro Digital: Guía para Padres Boricuas en la Era del Internet
Una guía sencilla y poderosa para cuidar el corazón y la mente de nuestros toddlers en el mundo digital moderno.
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How to Protect Our Children in the Digital Age: A Conscious Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
A clear, powerful guide for safeguarding the hearts and minds of toddlers and young children in today's online world.
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Note to Self: On Being a Conscious Parent
A personal reflection on conscious parenting, modeling behaviors, and the importance of leading by example.
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Writings that touch on Parenting as a secondary topic
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Arithmetic
A bilingual poem on my love as presence across distance. Inspired by my children.
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On Boundaries, Miscalibration, and Relearning Unconditional Love
A simple reflection on setting boundaries, misusing emotional force, and relearning how to pair limits with steady love.
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Sobre Límites, Descalibración y Reaprender el Amor Incondicional
Una reflexión sencilla sobre el establecimiento de límites, el mal uso de la fuerza emocional y el reaprendizaje de cómo emparejar límites con amor constante.
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Why I Turned Off Notifications Again
A morning realization about notifications, doom-scrolling, and choosing presence over feeds.
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☀️ Pa’ la nena que vive en ti
Desde la paz, el respeto, y la crianza compartida
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Who, really, raised me?
A deep dive into the fictional characters that shaped my values, from childhood cartoons to adult anime. Discover how Samurai X, Dragon Ball Z, Berserk, and especially One Punch Man's Saitama became my true mentors, teaching me about discipline, brotherhood, pain as power, and the loneliness of mastery.
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On Simplicity and Peace of Mind
A reflection on finding contentment and wholeness through simplicity, minimalism, and inner peace rather than material possessions
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Embracing the Spiritual Abyss: An Atheist's Search for Meaning
Exploration of atheism and secular humanism in the search for meaning. Examines the tension between rationality and emotional longing for spiritual connection.
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The inner work truly never ends.
An honest reflection on how inner work, therapy, and self-awareness are ongoing, messy, and humbling.
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Things I have learned this week regarding a 4-year old’s long curly hair
One does not brush curly hair because it becomes Mufasa-like. I tried different brush styles before I noticed this.
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Some Notes on Overcoming Emotional Pain
A personal reflection on dealing with emotional pain, accountability, and personal growth through challenging times.