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A mom shared a simple mantra she uses to teach her kids that they can do hard things. – Photo credit: via @kelsewhatelse/Instagram, used with permission

Family, Parenting

Mom teaches her kids resilience using the simple but powerful ‘walk and be sad’ mantra

Heather Wake

1/11/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026