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3 Effective Ways to Separate Your Identity From Your Emotions

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3 Effective Ways to Separate Your Identity From Your Emotions

by Rebecca Eanes on May 02 2022
Whatever you are facing today, I hope you know you are more than your current struggle. You are fierce and brave. You are enough. You are a warrior.
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Undone

by Suzanne Tucker on May 01 2022
What if I was done? Complete. Leaving me incomplete. Longing to be a work in progress. Round around the edges. Potential yet realized.
Accepting Ourselves and Our Children While Embracing Growth and Change

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Accepting Ourselves And Our Children While Embracing Growth And Change

by Rebecca Eanes on Apr 18 2022
The desire to do better can exist in and of itself. It doesn’t have to be driven by a dislike or disgust of who you are now. Here are 3 steps toward self-acceptance.
The Unusual Way To Conquer The Loneliness And Isolation Of Parenthood

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As A Parent, I Miss Feeling Seen - How To Cope With The Loneliness Of Parenthood

by Rebecca Eanes on Apr 11 2022
Without a village, parenthood can feel pretty isolating and lonely. Not being seen and connected often feels like a threat to our emotional and psychological well-being. Emotions Researcher Brené Brown inspires an unusual way out of loneliness and into self-acceptance. 
I Have More Patience With My Kids Than I Do My Partner. Is That Wrong?

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I Have More Patience With My Kids Than I Do My Partner. Is That Wrong?

by Ashley Patek on Apr 11 2022
My patience threshold for my children far outweighs that for my husband. Here's why, and how my husband and I found a way to reconnect. 
If It All Feels Heavy Today, Read This

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If It All Feels Heavy Today, Read This

by Rebecca Eanes on Apr 04 2022
There are millions of beautiful moments in parenting and also, sometimes, it feels hard. If you’re finding yourself in a heavy season today, or if you are having trouble recognizing yourself, here are 5 pieces of encouragement. 
The Invisible Mother

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The Invisible Mother

by Ashley Patek on Feb 28 2022
Poem about Motherhood. "While Motherhood has completely undone her, she has rebuilt herself from the sticks and stones more whole than she could have ever imagined."
Finding Freedom From Guilt To Reclaim Your Authentic Self

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Finding Freedom From Guilt To Reclaim Your Authentic Self

by Guest Author on Feb 14 2022
Motherhood can feel like the synonym of should. No matter what we do, there will always be someone to tell us we didn't do enough, or maybe that we did too much. Learn what your guilt is telling you, and how to move through it to find your authentic self! 
5 Ways To Do Self-Care For Busy Moms

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5 Ways To Do Self-Care For Busy Moms

by Rebecca Eanes on Feb 07 2022
For so long, us mothers have lived as if she who disappears the most, loves the most. We have been conditioned to prove our love by slowly ceasing to exist. But we don't have to. Here are 5 ways to nurture yourself in small, manageable ways. Because, mama, you matter, too.  
Breaking the cycle: Punitive Punishment to Restorative Discipline

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Breaking The Cycle: A Shift from Punitive to Positive Parenting

by Ashley Patek on Jan 17 2022
A shift from punitive punishment to positive parenting. One mama shares her story of breaking the generational cycle of spanking to connection-based childrearing.
Parenting In This Day And Age Is Hard AF

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Parenting In This Day And Age Is Hard As #*@%

by Guest Author on Dec 06 2021
Parenting will trigger parts of you that you didn’t even know could be triggered. Things that have been pushed down inside of you (consciously or subconsciously) will surface and leave you in the ultimate WTF moment! Nonetheless, we are all in the beautiful struggle of parenting together and I remind myself that I am not alone. 
The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids

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The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids

by Ashley Patek on Nov 01 2021
Get 51 positive affirmations for kids that you can start using today. Plus, learn how they work, why they work, and fun ways to implement them at home.
Raising Emotionally-Intelligent Boys: One Mom's Journey

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Raising Emotionally-Intelligent Boys: One Mom's Journey

by Ashley Patek on Nov 01 2021
What do you do when the world around you tells you that you are too sensitive?  Do you adapt to the social norms and shift who you are, or do you hush the noise of society to listen to your inner wisdom?
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?
5 Signs Of Toxic Discipline And What To Do If You're Using It

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5 Signs Of Toxic Discipline And What To Do If You're Using It

by Ashley Patek on Sep 09 2021
Do you use toxic discipline when raising your child? Here are 5 signs that you may. Learn how your childhood influenced your parenting and gain tips for healing both the relationship you have with yourself and the one you share with your child.
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. 
Woman Finds Self-Love After Childhood Accident Through Emotional Education

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Emotional Education Helps Woman Finds Self-Love After Childhood Accident

by Guest Author on Jun 21 2021
After being in a traumatic accident, I viewed the world differently than every other eleven-year-old. My brain didn’t adapt as well as my body, and I wondered, "What's wrong with me?" Then, I found the one thing that was lacking in my childhood: emotional education. Here's my journey. 
The day my daughter shaved her head

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The Day My Daughter Shaved Her Head

by Suzanne Tucker on Jun 07 2021
My daughter sat fearlessly in the barber's chair with a smile across her face as long clumps of hair left her head. And it was then I realized not only what's important in life, but what gives it meaning.
The "And" Moments

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The "And" Moments

by Ashley Patek on Jun 04 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to help us prepare for the "AND" moments in our lives with love and gratitude. 
Parenting Through Sleep Deprivation

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Parenting Through Sleep Deprivation

by Ashley Patek on Jun 03 2021
In solidarity, we stand: All of the sleep-deprived parents out there. Fragmented sleep is hard and it makes parenting mindfully feel like an uphill battle. But even in the haze of of it all, this mama has found her voice, and this is what she shares.