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Body Affirming Children Books That Teach Kids to Trust & Celebrate Their Bodies
I love books. I love words. I believe in the power of information. Information liberates us from oppression. One of the most effective...
Dr. Maria Paredes
Jan 27, 201813 min read
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Your Body's Holiday Bill of Rights
This holiday season, as you celebrate or mourn. As you join with others or join solely with yourself, consider honoring your body with...
Dr. Maria Paredes
Nov 22, 20171 min read
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Choosing Hope & Turning Toward the Pain
Shortly after my 2nd daughter was born, I was diagnosed with a case of Torticollis. My head and neck were stuck in a static position,...
Dr. Maria Paredes
Jan 20, 20175 min read
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Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti
Be kind by being you. This will enable you to be kinder to others.
Be kind by embracing ALL of you. This will enable you to embrace more of
Dr. Maria Paredes
Jan 1, 20174 min read
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Why We Need Women to Shimmy & O, O, Ohhhhhh.
Why did Hillary's 2nd debate shimmy and Michelle's speech shimmy send electrifying chills through me and so many other women? Was it the...
Dr. Maria Paredes
Nov 2, 20163 min read
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Mommy, Your Butt is Fat
I can't say that my mommy-daughter conversations always go as smooth or as successful as the one below. Whether about bodies, food, where...
Dr. Maria Paredes
Sep 5, 20162 min read
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