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Parents Who Write is a safe space for parents to rediscover and reconnect with your whole self through writing.

Be heard. Feel validated. Our voices and stories matter.

Remember who you were.

Embrace who you are.

Nurture who you want to become.

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At 28 Weeks: When Reality Shifts

In this piece, I show how my brain tried to process the red flags that started appearing during our ultrasound appointment that marked 28 weeks.

At 28 weeks pregnant
How I survived being an almost 30-year-old virgin

“So, when was the last time you had sex? With a man?” said John. I was 29 years old. I’d just had the worst date of my life. And I was about to tell this guy that I was still a virgin.

5 easy ways to make time to write, even for busy parents

During the holidays, I barely had time to sleep, let alone read my book and write. And then I remembered these five ways that even us busy parents can make time to write.

Tending to our emotional needs

When I'm overwhelmed, I use these quick ways to refill my emotionally empty cup. Only then can I really be there for my kids in the way I want and the way they need.

Intentional efforts to think positively

This journaling prompt showed me just how much the human brain is hardwired to focus on the negative and thus how much I have to redirect my thoughts toward the positive.

6 steps to set realistic writing goals

New Year’s resolutions tend to fall through. But when we apply those lessons to writing, you’ll know how and why taking these six steps will help you succeed with your writing goals.

Let's Get Started Writing Workshop

Would you like to offload the gunk that clutters your mind daily? Capture and sink deeper into moments of pure joy? Embed gratitude deep into your heart? Reconnect with yourself so you can better connect with those around you? Check out my next 2-hour workshop!

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About Erin

Welcome to Parents Who Write, formerly Life Beyond Parenting. I'm Erin P.T. Canning, an author, editor, coach, and podcaster.

I started this project because, like so many other parents, I invested so much time and energy on my children that I lost touch with who I am in addition to being a mother.

About PWW

As I share my journey, what I've learned and yet to achieve, I hope to help other parents share their stories and struggles, to remember life beyond parenting, to feel heard and validated, and to connect with kindred spirits.