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ALCHEMY EDITION 113

From the moment my daughter was born, it was clear that the norms would not apply. If you are reading this as a parent who threw every recommended child development and parenting book out the window of a moving car, welcome to your flock.    Some kids just move to the rhythm of a different drum. Or enthusiastically destroy the drum altogether.    And thank goodness.    As a parent I never hoped for the good little soldier. And I certainly got my wish. The insatiably curious child who questions everything, demands autonomy, fiercely advocates for change, exists completely outside the box, and runs rings around my best efforts. I got the force. I got the storm.    As a...

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