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Self-Care

I want to decide my ‘good days’ by what I did, not what I weighed

The scale isn’t going to be in charge of my happiness anymore.

Tidying up with kids ✨: How motherhood changed Marie Kondo’s KonMari philosophy

What “sparks joy” for a kid may not do the same for you...

The mental load of motherhood can be lighter—really

Yes, the experts say it really is that simple. Here’s where to start...

Affirmations for the ‘good enough’ mom

I choose to love and care for my children from a place of abundance, not of lack.

You don’t deserve all that guilt, mama

Don’t hold on to guilt for dear life, because there are so many better things worth holding on to.

How I kissed my mommy guilt goodbye

And focused on what REALLY matters.

You don’t need to spend more money on your kids—just spend time

I would much prefer my babies have the childhoods of past generations: The simplified, easy days with nothing to do but be a kid.

Mama, you deserve a break

And you need a break. A break from perfectionism. A break from self-sacrifice. A break from being everything to everyone else at all times.

Break your digital addiction with something familiar: baby steps

Even this mindfulness expert needed a bit of help! ?

5 powerful habits that make you a more peaceful parent

You don’t learn how to be patient in moments of crisis, but instead by anticipating what’s to come. 

The ways my disability is also a gift to my child

There are compromises. But, in those compromises are invaluable lessons. ❤️

Dear America—ALL parents deserve paid leave

And we shouldn’t have to feel guilty for wanting this precious time with our baby. Or selfish for wanting to still get paid during this time.

Woman sitting down with laptop and coffee cup

What we should learn from this employer’s response to a worker’s mental health day

For a phrase that has the word “health” in it, mental health is all too often overlooked as a vital component of wellness.

I could have had freedom—instead, I had kids

Instead all of that—I have these three little gifts that I wouldn’t trade for all the money, flat stomachs and lazy weekends in the world.

woman walking on beach

The one thing moms need most this summer: A BREAK ☀️

Who needs a summer vacation the most? Moms. (No kids allowed.)

When I started noticing the small signs of beauty, it made the biggest difference

When you notice and acknowledge the low-hanging fruits of everyday life, gratitude has the potential to spread to those around you.

How I stopped yelling + became a calmer mama

3. Look your loved one directly in the eye before responding

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