Parenting in Hard Mode
by Irina Gonzalez (she/her/ella)in 🎭️ Culture
Parenting in Hard Mode
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Raising social justice-minded families and getting real about mental health for parents navigating life on the difficult setting. Written by a journalist, editor, and sober bisexual Latina mom with ADHD.
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About Irina Gonzalez (she/her/ella)
Journalist, editor, and sober bisexual Latina mom with ADHD. Published in over 50 national media outlets—including 100+ personal essays in Parents, Good Housekeeping, and more—and author of an upcoming book on impactful Latinx Americans.
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