Alison – Fighting 40

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Kids Lie | What to do When Your Tween Kids Lie

We all lie. Sometimes, kids say things that aren’t true in ways that go beyond simple exaggeration. They get overwhelmed or confused: they twist events, misunderstand situations, and unintentionally create narratives that, when repeated, escalate into something alarming. Even when parents “have done everything right” to encourage honesty, these moments still happen. Here’s why MY tweens continue to “lie”, and how to handle it if you’re experiencing the same.

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Benefits of Regularly Engaging with your Creativity Part 2

When you regularly engage in creativity, you start seeing the world differently. You become more open, less afraid of failure, and more connected to your own intuition. You shift from constantly evaluating yourself to allowing yourself to simply be. And in that space, confidence grows, innovation sparks and taking action becomes almost effortless. fighting40.

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Five Ways to Reconnect with your Creativity Part 1

Women, in particular, are conditioned to carry the invisible weight of perfectionism, emotional labor, and an endless mental to-do list. We are taught to plan ahead, anticipate needs, and ensure everything runs smoothly—at work, at home, in friendships, in parenting. This overthinking, while often seen as responsibility or competence, can become a trap that disconnects us from our own joy, intuition, and creativity. Here are a few questions to help you reconnect with your creative side. fighting40

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Rewriting My Story at 40: Finding Purpose Beyond 9-to-5

Work, Misery, and the Fear of Pigeonholing Myself: Finding My Own Path at 40 I grew up watching my parents…

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Why Midlife Friendships Are Hard—And How to Make Stronger Friendships in Your 40s

It’s no wonder we’re struggling with maintaining meaningful relationships in our 40s.

Here are the reasons why many women in midlife struggle with maintaining or forming deep friendships and 11 ways you can overcome them.

March Break Activities for Tweens

The clock just jumped ahead, the forecast calls for mild temperatures, but the dampness and mud make March Break feel more like a mud run than a vacation—unless we come up with some better ideas. If you’re skipping the sunny destinations this year, here are some creative and fun ways to keep your tweens busy during March Break.