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You’re tired, cranky, and short-tempered. You feel that you have no life outside of your spouse, kid, and job. Does this make you a lousy parent—or are you being too hard on yourself? “We see a lot of clients  who wonder whether they’re good parents,” says Karen Friedland-Brown, MA, Director of Parents Place on the Peninsula, “Most of the time, they’re doing fine. All they need are support, strategies, and reassurance.  “Parents in the Bay Area are particularly hard on themselves,” continues Karen. “They’re super-achievers: educated, driven, and socially conscious.They want to do the right things for their kids. We… Read More