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The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Future Kids

If you’re thinking about having children someday, you might picture giving them love, stability, guidance, and maybe a few cherished traditions. But one gift shapes all the others: your own cohesive life story. A cohesive narrative means you can look … Continue reading

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Why a Child’s Quality of Life Depends on a Parent’s Cohesive Narrative

From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, a child’s quality of life is deeply influenced by their parents’ ability to create a cohesive narrative of their own lives. This is because a cohesive narrative helps parents provide a stable, secure, and … Continue reading

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The Surgeon General’s Warning on Parental Stress: the IPNB Case for Community and Systemic Support

From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the Surgeon General’s warning about parents being stressed out highlights the critical role of relationships and community in mental health. Here’s how IPNB might frame this issue: Importance of Relational SafetyIPNB emphasizes the significance … Continue reading

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