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Love Notes from the Spicy One®

Mary Van Geffen, Meredith Miller, Katy Bowman

Weekly Support & Solidarity for Parenting a Deep Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid

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  • Mary Van Geffen

    \ud83c\udf36️ Neurodivergent auntie putting words to your cloudy feelings. Teaching parenting techniques for the Spicy Ones®️. Join thousands of moms who can stay calm, kind & firm with their strong-willed child. \ud83c\udf2a️

  • Meredith Miller

    I'm a pastor + parent who helps adults talk about God, faith + the Bible with kids. I wrote Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From and Wonder: A Grown Up's Guide to Exploring the Bible with Children.

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