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  • Danielle Simone Brand

    Danielle Simone Brand is a San Diego-based mother of two, a die-hard idealist, and a breaker of conventions. She began her career as a yoga teacher back when most people thought that was a strange thing to do. She holds a BA from Dartmouth College and an MA from American University and has worked as a staff writer, an academic editor, and a researcher on issues of international conflict resolution.

    Latest articles by Danielle Simone Brand

    A mother and child.

    Mothers are the first defense against toxic masculinity

    feature How moms can teach young boys about healthy boundaries and respect for women

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    • Boys playing with guns.

      I relented on my toy gun ban. Here's what I learned.

      feature One worried mom's story of fake weapons and resilient kids

      By Danielle Simone Brand Last updated 18 November 19

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    • A woman.

      40 is the new ... 40. And that's okay.

      feature Why I'm welcoming 40 with open arms

      By Danielle Simone Brand Published 6 February 19

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    • A woman.

      I smoke weed. I'm still a responsible parent.

      opinion It's time for parents like me to come out of the weed closet

      By Danielle Simone Brand Published 12 October 18

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    • A child.

      How to raise children in deeply troubling times

      opinion Why I refuse to shield my kids from the world's burdens

      By Danielle Simone Brand Published 11 September 18

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      What I learned by giving up my dreams

      feature I thought I wanted a homesteader's life. I was wrong.

      By Danielle Simone Brand Last updated 31 July 18

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