Beyond Agreement

Building the muscle of thoughtful discourse – together

Beyond Agreement dives into the issues that divide us. This isn’t about changing minds—it’s about opening them. We create a space for you to speak your mind in the comments, truly listen to others, and understand the path someone walked to get where they are. We’re here to master the difficult but vital art of disagreeing without disrespect. Join us and discover what lies on the other side of your assumptions.
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Parenting

July 25, 2025

From Blocked Friends to Better Conversations: The Parenting Moment That Sparked Beyond Agreement

A surprising parenting moment—my child blocking a friend online—sparked deeper questions about communication, conflict, and digital behavior. In this origin story behind Beyond Agreement, I reflect on parenting in the tech age, navigating mean online comments, and finding hope through civil discourse. Read how it all began. Continue reading

Parenting & Family, Science & Health Care

community, epidemiology, family, kindness, medicine, motherhood, Parenting, respect, science, technology
July 18, 2025

Sleeping with Baby: Co-Sleeping, Cribs, and the Nightly Debate

Three kids, countless sleep arrangements, and a crash course in overnight survival. Cribs, cots, co-sleeping—it wasn’t a strategy, just what worked in each moment. This post invites all experiences and sleep stories. If sleep ever felt like trial-and-error, you’ll find good company here—judgments not included. Continue reading

Parenting & Family

baby, Co-Sleeping, family, motherhood, newborn, Parenting