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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Meet Holly
I'm Holly Swenson, a registered nurse with 17+ years in healthcare, mother of four, and award-winning author of Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow. I help overwhelmed parents move from survival mode to actually thriving, one intentional moment at a time.
My work bridges science and soul, helping families reduce stress, find balance, and bring mindfulness into everyday life. Because parenting doesn't have to feel this hard.
The Glow Forward Framework
A simple, powerful approach to parenting with presence and purpose. This framework has helped thousands of parents replace chaos with calm.
Stop
Learn to pause before reacting. Replace chaos with calm presence, one breath at a time.
Drop
Let go of guilt, comparison, and the need for perfection. You're already enough.
Grow
Build practices that nurture awareness and emotional intelligence in you and your kids.
Stop
Learn to pause before reacting. Replace chaos with calm presence, one breath at a time.
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What Parents Are Saying
Amy Pelloquin, M.D.
"Holly has crafted a wake-up call for all parents to be brave enough to dig into the 'why' of who they are as a parent. She opens a path for love and compassion for yourself and your children, with practical tips on how to do both."
John McCaslin, journalist and author
"If only Holly Swenson's invaluable guidance was within reach when I endeavored to be the most dedicated single dad on the planet. Every chapter brought a smile to my face as I relived the happiest years of my life."
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