Stories We Carry
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These aren’t success stories or cautionary tales.
They’re moments — confusing, quiet, painful, hopeful —
pulled from real life.
If one feels familiar, you’re not alone.
How Not to Turn a Time-Out Into an ER Visit (Parenting for the Diagnosis)
Jan 29, 2026
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One day, Ismail (age 8) was in time-out — again. At that age, he was spending more time in time-out than out of it. I noticed a dime on the floor but, exhausted, thought, What harm could a dime do?
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