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Why Being A Perfect Parent Is Too Much

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Why Being A Perfect Parent Is Too Much

by Guest Author on Nov 02 2021
In the face of her daughter's meltdowns, this mama strived to be perfect by suppressing her own emotions. What she learned is that abandoning herself was a trauma response to her own childhood, and that what she and her daughter both needed was this ...
Parenting: Control Isn't The Goal. Here's What Is.

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Parenting: Control Isn't The Goal

by Rebecca Eanes on Oct 20 2021
Nothing makes you feel like a failure quite like having a child you can’t control. Until you realize control isn’t the goal. Control starts to slip away as children grow, and you either have to up the ante to maintain that illusion of control or you have to accept the fact that you really don’t have control at all.
Breaking Multi-Generational Shame Cycles

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Breaking Multi-Generational Shame Cycles

by Ashley Patek on Oct 18 2021
No one is born ashamed. It is a learned, self-conscious emotion. And, often, it is multi-generational. If we aren't aware of our own tendencies to shame, we won't notice when they get triggered. We'll just act them out onto our children, passing shame down to the next generation. This is how we break the cycle. 
Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

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Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

by Guest Author on Oct 04 2021
Sam struggled with impulse control and emotional processing when he didn't get what he wanted. Does this sound familiar in your home? I created an improv game to help nurture emotional intelligence and bolster flexibility. Get this game and more in our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!
I Am A Mom Of A Rainbow Baby

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I Am A Mom Of A Rainbow Baby

by Ashley Patek on Oct 04 2021
How do you celebrate one child while mourning the loss of another? This mama shares her story. 
Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

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Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 01 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to drop into ourselves and notice our emotions. When we are mindful in this way, we nurture our emotional intelligence and become models for our children to do the same. 
The Parenting Fairy Godmother Isn't Coming - Here's Why You Don't Need Her

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The Parenting Fairy Godmother Isn't Coming - Here's Why You Don't Need Her

by Ashley Patek on Sep 29 2021
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a Parenting Fairy Godmother that came to rescue us during tricky parenting moments? Unfortunately, there's not, but you don't need her. You have you. Here are some playful tools to help you boost emotional intelligence in your home.  
Keep the gaze

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Keep The Gaze

by Ashley Patek on Sep 15 2021
This is one mama's poem about watching her boys grow from babies to young men.
I'm Too Stressed To Handle My Child's Meltdowns

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I'm Too Stressed To Handle My Child's Meltdowns

by Suzanne Tucker on Sep 14 2021
My own emotional capacity is on E, and it makes it super hard to be emotionally available for my child during his big emotions. What do I do?
The Most Effective Parenting Tool Is You

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The Most Effective Parenting Tool Is You

by Ashley Patek on Sep 14 2021
Wondering why your child went from zero to berserk in 10 seconds flat? This parenting gem is your lifeline.
To My Strong-Willed And Sensitive Boy

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To My Strong-Willed And Sensitive Boy

by Ashley Patek on Sep 13 2021
A poem to her son. One mom watches her strong-willed boy drift to sleep and she sees the child under the big emotions and power struggles, and it restores her for whatever tomorrow brings.
8 Annoying Things Your Kids Do That Grow Their Brain

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8 Annoying Things Your Kids Do That Grow Their Brain

by Ashley Patek on Sep 08 2021
You know those challenging behaviors from your children that drive you nuts and leave you scratching your head? Turns out they actually grow the brain. Here's how.
Hey Mama, I Know You Cried Today

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Hey Mama, I Know You Cried Today

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 07 2021
Motherhood. Nothing brings us more elated joy or crushing heartache. The good news is, you’re up for it. You can handle every up and down, every tear and every grin, because you were chosen for it. You being her mama is not an accident. 
What Motherhood Has Taught Me

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The 12 Things I Now Know As A Mother

by Ashley Patek on Aug 16 2021
Parenthood is the ultimate journey - not only in getting to know our children but in growing (and testing) ourselves, too. I have learned so much in my years of mommin’, and here are just a few. Maybe you can relate, too …
5 Calming Strategies To Do With Your Kids

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5 Calming Strategies To Do With Your Kids

by Ashley Patek on Aug 11 2021
We’ve all been there before, face to face with our child, locking horns, emotions escalating (both yours and theirs). What do you do? Here are 5 calming strategies to do with your child to bridge the gap from being at odds to being on the same team.
9 Mantras I Use When Low On Patience With My Kids

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9 Mantras I Use When Low On Patience With My Kids

by Ashley Patek on Jul 25 2021
Mantras can change the wiring of our brain and create a new lens to see ourselves, our kids, and the world at large. Here are 9 parenting mantras I use when low on patience with my kids.
Until The Last

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Until The Last

by Ashley Patek on Jul 08 2021
A poem about savoring the little moments of parenting. "No one prepared me for the hardest part of parenting … letting go. Parenting is the longest, most gradual break-up. A story that grows in chapters, filled with firsts that turn into lasts."
Harlow

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Harlow

by Ashley Patek on Jul 06 2021
This mama uses a poem to capture her experience of telling her son about his sister ... "What happened, mama? Why didn’t she come home? ... Her body laid so still at birth, I said, But her soul knew where to go."
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment, allowing us to drop into a self-care practice of listening to and meeting our needs.

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Self-Care And Sensory Body Breaks

by Suzanne Tucker on Jul 05 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment, allowing us to drop into a self-care practice of listening to and meeting our needs. 
Helping Children Embrace Mistakes For A Growth Mindset

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Helping Children Embrace Mistakes For A Growth Mindset

by Ashley Patek on Jun 30 2021
Whether your kiddo strikes out at baseball, colors out of the lines, or gets a grade lower than they wanted, parents have a beautiful opportunity to honor big feelings and offer tools to help them accept and maybe even celebrate it. Here are 8 ways.