Practice setting boundaries to maintain healthy relationships with these ideas on how to politely decline.
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Healthy Assertiveness
Ever feel like your needs are always on the back burner? Healthy assertiveness focuses on making sure that our own voice is heard, speaking up for ourselves without steamrolling others. It’s about finding that balance between standing up for our needs while still being respectful to those around us.
How to Advocate for Yourself as a Working Mom
Discover essential tips for speaking up for your needs as a working mom (or dad), helping you create a balanced life where both your career and your family thrive.
Empowering Parents to Improve Early Childhood Systems
Take action to spark change in your community and beyond to ensure your little ones get the best start in life.
Becoming a Strong Self-Advocate
Learn to advocate for yourself and navigate the real, objective pressures of life and parenting with greater support.
Parental Advocacy and Self-Care Workbook
Strengthen your voice and well-being with exercises in this interactive workbook.
Practice Using “I” Statements
Develop less confrontational communication habits by using “I” statements to express your feelings without blame.
6 Journaling Prompts to Help You Improve Communication
Reflect on your communication style and uncover new ways to express yourself more effectively.
How You Can Use the Nonviolent Communication Process
Use this cheat sheet by Dr. Marshall B. Rosenberg to have better conversations with those around you about tough topics. If you found this resource helpful, consider support the Center for Nonviolent Communication here.
Getting More Help From Your Partner
Recognize when you might need more support from your partner and learn to communicate your needs effectively.
The Roots and Implications of Hyper-Independence: How to Overcome “I Can Do It Myself”
Discover why it might be hard for you to ask for help and learn ways to embrace collaboration as a parent.
How To Talk To Your Spouse About Being the Default Parent
Gain insight into how to initiate conversation without blame, express your needs effectively, and build a partnership that shares the parenting load more evenly.
It Takes Two: A Default Parent’s Guide to Sharing the Load
Find out how distributing parenting responsibilities helps you be a better, more present parent.
Parent Communication: Tips for Talking With Your Partner
Explore practical tips for effective communication that enhances teamwork between you and your partner.
Task, Trust, and Talk
Practice asking for help and sharing the parenting load with this easy-to-follow 3-step process.
DEAR MAN Skill Worksheet
Practice healthy assertiveness with this communication framework that helps you express your wants and needs effectively.
The Mental Load Self-Test
Complete this mental load self-test with your partner to see how you can divvy up tasks in a way where both of you feel supported.
The Fair Play Deck
Make distributing tasks with your partner like a game with this card deck designed to promote better communication and balance in the home.
Who Is In Your Support Circle?
Identify your support circle and who to go to for different needs.
The Art of Nurturing Empathy Without Losing Yourself
Get insight on how to navigate emotional connections casting aside your own needs and emotions.
Enjoy The Freedom Not To
Practice letting go of parental expectations that may be holding you back.
Baby Making for Everybody
Explore practical advice for building a family as an LGBTQ+ or solo parent in today’s world.
How to Talk to Anyone
Master the art of conversation to build confidence and create meaningful connections in any social setting.
Doing It All as a Solo Parent
Learn that solo parenting doesn’t mean tackling it alone. Get practical strategies for reaching out for support and taking care of yourself to ensure your kid’s needs are met.
Your Perfect Right
Build healthy assertiveness to ensure you don’t lose yourself in your relationships.
Not Nice
Learn the art of setting boundaries and developing healthy assertiveness in your relationships.
Communicate Your Feelings (Without Starting a Fight)
Foster healthier and more constructive conversations with others by learning to express your emotions calmly and clearly.
I Said This You Heard That
Improve understanding with your family through this insightful read for developing effective communication.
All the Rage
Discover ways to build a more balanced, equal approach to parenting that prevents burnout.
Parenting Beyond Power
Dive into techniques that help you shift from control to collaboration, fostering deeper connections with your family.
I Didn’t Sign Up for This
Parenting can be full of unexpected challenges. Adapt and thrive in all the ups and downs with advice from this practical guide.