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Self-Care

I vow to stop judging other mothers—and it feels so much better

So much more good can come from being kind to yourself and others. After all, we are all just doing our best.

I tried everything from meditation to journaling to ease my Type-A mom brain

I need to learn how to relax at any time, not just when Plans A-E fail.

Dear Husband, we are so different—but that’s exactly what I love

It may be our strengths that define us, but it is our differences that, when allowed, loved and respected, round us out and make us whole.

Motherhood is frustrating, but here’s how to find your inner calm

Feel the emotion, be humanly annoyed for a moment and then choose to let go,

How to find the joy, mama

Spend some time, every single day, gifting yourself quality time. Not at the expense of your children or family, but to recharge + value your wellbeing. 

Positive parenting: 5 ways to have a smoother morning with your kids

4. Start the morning with praise for your kids—and yourself.

The one thing parents can do to make mornings smoother, according to science

Snuggle with your kiddo for five minutes as they wake up as a way to “fill your child’s cup” before the day starts.

3 rules for making happy moms

A little self-care goes a long way. ?

Two simple words completely changed how I feel about parenting

Focusing on ‘getting to’ vs. ‘having to’ made me realize just how lucky I really am. 

Using punishment during potty training can backfire, mama

Adults have spent years using the toilet, so we forget how hard it is for a child. 

10 things I love and miss about my kids’ toddler years

3. Cuddles—There is nothing on this planet like a toddler cuddle. 

My child’s disability does not define him—or me

Living with disabilities can be hard, but having a disability isn’t the end of the world. 

Is school stressing out your child? 10 ways to tell—and help them feel better

Because your child may not be able to find the right words to describe.

17 kind ways to say no to your child

Because we can’t always say yes, even if we want to.

12 NICU parents on what they wish they knew—and how to make it through

“Every step they take is one step closer to being home.”

I’m the world’s okay-est mom

Because perfect parents don’t exist. 

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