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Self-Care

Don’t brush off the compliments, mama. You deserve them

Struggling to hear and accept positive feedback? Time to banish the negative thoughts that get in the way.

Mama, your to-do list can wait

Don’t let the small moments pass you by.

The season of ‘no’: You don’t have to sign up for all the kid’s activities, mama

For now, saying ‘yes’ to a brave ‘no’ has been a very good option for us.

No time for self-care? 30 ideas to squeeze in during nap time

19. Bake something delicious. That you don't have to share with anyone.

My daughter—you’re so much more than what you see in the mirror

Beauty comes from something deeper...something not so easily washed away by soap and water.

I became a more peaceful parent by letting go of distractions and ‘perfection’

We can teach our children that peace builds bridges—bridges that can carry us over in times of trouble. ✌️️

I feel guilty for not feeling guilty

Maybe mamas will never really be able to escape guilt—maybe we’ll always wonder if we’re doing this right.

11 positive parenting techniques to try before breakfast

Don’t underestimate the power of a good hug.

To the mom having an off day—there’s no such thing as perfect

Here's how to "let yourself be" without feeling like a failure.

One simple suggestion changed my whole view on motherhood

“I wasn’t just depressed, I was trapped in negative and self-doubting way of thinking.”

Suddenly, I’m remembering the old me—I’ve missed her

When snippets of the old you appear, remember she is still part of you, and that it’s good to make time to be her.

How becoming a boy mom transformed the way I see men

The thing about becoming a parent is that it truly transforms how you see the world.

Why ‘connected parenting’ is the secret to happy families

Responding to irrational requests with positivity isn’t always easy. Here’s how to replenish your own well.

This life is chaotic, imperfect… and all I really need

Sure, there are ways I would *like* to improve. But, you know what? I’ll still be fulfilled if they never happen.

If you’re wondering why you feel down this month, the ‘August Blues’ explains so much

You know that feeling you get on Sunday nights? The whole month of August can feel a lot like that.

My kids don’t need more ‘stuff’—they need more of my time

“I am making the most of these years with my babies by giving them my time and not things.”

I’m getting to know the non-mom version of me again

Because when you think of it, we’re always about 20 different versions of ourselves at once. We’re mother, daughter, friend, wife, teacher, doctor, nurse. 

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