Category: mom life
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From Burnout to Badass: Reclaiming Your Energy and Motherhood
In a world where the narrative often dictates that mothers must be self-sacrificing with porous boundaries to be deemed “good,” it’s no wonder many of us find ourselves exhausted and unable to fully embrace the mothers we aspire to be. But it’s time for a paradigm shift. It’s time to reclaim our power, set healthy…
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Raising Confident & Emotionally Intelligent Children: Play & Mindful Motherhood
In a world that places increasing demands and pressures on young minds, parents play a crucial role in fostering their children’s mental well-being and cultivating a strong sense of confidence and empowerment. Drawing from the principles of unschooling, outdoor play, risky play, and mindful parenting (or any of the mix that best fits your family’s…
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Emotional Balance: Research-Backed Tips for Moms to Thrive in Motherhood 🌸
Hey there, fellow mamas! As a single mom of two with a master’s degree in child development, I know firsthand the beautiful chaos and incredible joy that comes with being a parent, as well as the struggles of doing it alone and having to face overwhelm and the many burdens that come with adulting and…
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Disconnection – Shifting To An Intentional & Connected Life
So many of us face the story of disconnect. Stuck in the cycle of rush, moving too quickly, to really pay attention to our present environment. A cycle that keeps many of us depleted, exhausted, and aching for something more. And there is a way to get more. We can’t just say that we want…
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Growing Your Family: Books To Ease The Transition For Your Older Child
Growing your family is beautiful. (Congratulations by the way). For little kids, expecting a new sibling can be a time of excitement, confusion, and concern. One way to help your child process these emotions and gain more understanding around the changes in their life is story telling. Relevant story books can help children process the…
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It’s Not Gentle Parenting
It’s not gentle parenting It’s just love Without conditions, sorrow, and intentional hurt It’s not gentle parenting It’s parenting The love our babies deserve Without conditions Don’t let them fool you Your baby is not bad Needing to be punished They are love If you allow it Littles need gentle guidance Support learning expression And…
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How Gardening Makes You A Better Mother
Parenting Lessons I Learned From My Garden Gardening makes you a better mother or parent. Not because you’re “being more productive” or “more natural” but because you can learn a lifetime worth of lessons in one garden season. If you allow it, the garden can help you grow and evolve. Gardening has taught me many…
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A Natural Mamas Guide to Postpartum Healing & Recovery
Being a new mom and experiencing postpartum was, and is, one of the strangest and most difficult transitions I have ever experienced. As someone already familiar with the world of parenting and childbirth due to my education (masters degree in infant and toddler mental health and 8 years as an infant and toddler teacher), I…