Mindful Moments Blog
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Helping Your Kids Process Tragic News
by Ashley Patek
on May 25 2022
In different ways, we will have conversations with our children about the tragedy that took place and find the resources we need to protect, heal, and grow. We will do our best to prepare them, to arm our babies with love and knowledge and safety. Here are some tips on having these and conversations and resources to support and educate ourselves and our kids.
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What Not To Say To A Parent Who Just Lost A Child
by Ashley Patek
on Oct 11 2021
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. As a mother who has experienced this type of loss, I share my experience with fellow parents and offer gentle advise to supportive friends and family.
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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."
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Why Am I Grieving? 3 Tips For Coping With Ambiguous Loss
by Guest Author
on Mar 16 2021
Learning to cope with a global pandemic creates a widespread level of ambiguous loss. It’s been within this paradox of embracing the innovation of “the new normal” while grieving “the old normal” that I have felt it most.
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by Suzanne Tucker
on Jan 09 2020
For the mamas out there whose hearts know the sharp sting and then the long deep ache of miscarriage, I see you. I feel your heart and I want you to know that you are not alone. Here is my life's story - our joys, our sadness and, most of all, our waiting.
