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Every Conversation Turns into an Argument

Lucy Snoke — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:06:42 +0000

Every Conversation Turns into an Argument All you want to do is talk, but every time you try, it turns into an argument over something that really isn't even worth fighting about, and you end up feeling defeated. It is hard, frustrating, and draining. Don't be discouraged. You can get past this, and we have [...]

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I’m A Single Parent

Lucy Snoke — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:44:25 +0000

I'm A Single Parent When you're overwhelmed, stretched thin, and feel alone in parenthood, we want you to remember: you are NEVER alone. There are others feeling the same as you are right now. You are not the first, and you most certainly will not be the last. We are here to support you and [...]

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My Child Won’t Listen

Lucy Snoke — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:38:45 +0000

My Child Won't Listen In those moments when it feels like nothing you say gets through, take a deep breath. It is and will be okay. It is not because you are a bad parent, and it is not because your child is bad. Sometimes it helps to step back, choose your battles, and look [...]

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I Want to Be a Better Parent

Lucy Snoke — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:29:49 +0000

I Want to Be a Better Parent When you're parenting, it can sometimes feel isolating, like you are never really sure what the right decision is. You are not even close to being alone in feeling that way. All parents feel that way at some point or another. But we are here for you. We [...]

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We’re Thinking About Separation

Lucy Snoke — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:17:10 +0000

We're Thinking About Separation “I can't do this anymore. I am so tired of feeling like this, and I just want to be done”. Being married is hard. You are taking two separate lives and attempting to make them into one and that is hard for everyone, no matter how strong the relationship. So many [...]

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Your Presence Matters

Lucy Snoke — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:06:44 +0000

Why Your Presence Matters Your presence as a father is the most important thing to your children, even if they tell you they don't care. It's your responsibility to show up for them. Presence matters far more than perfection. You don't need to wait until you're "perfect" to show up for your kids; just show [...]

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I Want to Keep My Kids from Repeating My Past

Lucy Snoke — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:03:03 +0000

I Want to Keep My Kids from Repeating My Past As a parent, you want the best for your children, to protect them and keep them from making the same mistakes you made. It can be hard to get through to your child, especially when you've been in prison for part of, if not most [...]

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I Don’t Know How to Talk to My Son or Daughter

Lucy Snoke — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:59:58 +0000

I Don't Know How to Talk to My Son or Daughter You want to connect with your son or daughter, but you have no idea where to start. It seems like every conversation you try leads to a dead end, and you feel at a loss for what to do. Let us tell you that [...]

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I Want to Be a Better Dad

Lucy Snoke — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:16:24 +0000

I Want To Be A Better Dad You are trying, and it still feels like you keep coming up short. You're not alone. Every father feels that way at some point, and that's okay. Looking for help and trying to do better is what caring looks like. We have tools and resources here to [...]

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