A Wonderful Mess

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Navigating parenthood with humor, compassion and common sense.

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About Kathryn Barbash, PsyD

Parenthood is complicated and that's okay. A mom, clinical psychologist and writer of A Wonderful Mess, a newsletter for parents who are in it.

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