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Sometimes it changes people forever. As parents, we are told to support teachers, coaches and other adults in the lives of our children and this is true — to a point. Sometimes that means openly naming unacceptable behaviour. When did it ever become more important to support an adult than to protect a child? It can be a hard line to draw, and given the finesse with which toxic people have mastered the art of subtlety, it can also be a blurry one.

Remember this though — you know your child, and you will know when something is changing them — the way they are, the way they see themselves. What we can do though is give our kids independence of mind and permission to recognise that person and their behaviour as wrong. The kindness and respect we teach our children to show to adults should never be used against them by those broken adults who might do harm.

This article was reprinted with my permission on The Good Men Project. This was a very thoughtful and well written article! I wish that my mother could have read this when I was growing up.

She allowed my stepfather to inflict verbal and emotional abuse for years. He is an extremely toxic person and sadly, he ruined my life in many ways. To all the parents out there reading this…please beware of adults around your kids who might harm them emotionally, verbally and otherwise. My mother saw the harm that was being done to me and she did absolutely nothing about it. We, as adults, need to step up and speak out when children are being hurt.

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Renew your vows in front of friends and family or have a private ceremony in your living room. Renewing your vows is a great reminder of the bond you two have with each other and, if you have kids, it's a fun way to incorporate them into your vow renewal ceremony. Heading to your partner's hometown is a great way to learn more about their childhood. Even if you feel like you already know everything about your partner, seeing them in their hometown setting will help you connect deeper.

Swap embarrassing childhood stories or meaningful family memories as you explore their old hangouts together.

Every day is a celebration of your relationship. Celebrate those moments. Mark your calendar to celebrate your first date, the date you got engaged and, of course, your wedding. But also be sure to celebrate other life moments. If your partner gets a promotion, cook a special meal to celebrate. If you pass your annual exam with flying colors, enjoy an evening out together. We often sweep these regular life moments under the rug, but celebrating them as they happen is another way to celebrate you, your spouse, your family, and the life you have together.

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