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Why I rarely ask kids to “smile at the camera” comes down to one simple truth: real expressions can’t be commanded. Most kids don’t smile naturally when they’re told to. They freeze. They overthink. Or they give a smile that doesn’t look like them at all. And honestly — that’s not what most parents want […]

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August 20, 2026

Why I Rarely Ask Kids to “Smile at the Camera”

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