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Why the topics in The Calm and Connected Journal MATTER.
Before you had kids, did you have a picture in your mind of the perfect mom? The kind of mom YOU were going to be? When you think about your imaginary mom now, what’s your reaction? Mine is to laugh! I mean really. I had no idea…. As moms, we know that our attitude...
Self-Compassion for Moms
Imagine a friend of yours telling you, “I’m so exhausted. My kid just argues with me constantly and I end up losing it on him. It is just beating me down.”What would you say to that friend?? Maybe something like “Ugh. I’ve been there. That is so hard.” Now what about...
Discover the Art of Active Listening in 3 Easy Steps
Last week we talked about figuring out what matters most to you, also known as clarifying your values. What kind of mom do you want to be? When we are doing things that embody that value, it just feels good! It gives us positive reinforcement which can provide...
Values: Flavor & Savor
Last week we talked about figuring out what kind of mom you want to be. What are the chosen characteristics or values that you already exhibit or want to show more of? Think of just a couple that you want to go for this week. Now what do we do with these qualities or...
What Kind of Mom Do You Want to Be?
Mom guilt is very real. You’ve felt it. I’ve felt it. It affects us as mothers in all kinds of different ways at different times. Mom guilt is a catch-all term that encompasses feelings of guilt, inadequacy, worry, and anxiety. It is a common term for very real...
Work Parent Thrive
Work Parent Thrive is one of my favorite reads of 2023. Why? It combines all the things I love- good parenting, sound advice based in research, and Acceptance and Commitment Training, something I use daily in my own life and teach in Parent Coaching and in continuing...
What Happens Exactly In Parent Coaching? Get The Inside Scoop!
What are some of the things we work on in Parent Coaching? Have you ever wondered what it’s all about? Parent Coaching is a one-on-one format so you can get direct help and support. We brainstorm together to find the best fit behavior tools to help things run smoothly...
Stick With The Science
The trend on social media these days seems to have shifted from being the perfect Pinterest mom (or dad) to the hilariously imperfect parents whose children are completely out of control. Where is the balance? Who wants to be either of these extremes? Is there a...
What Helped Save My Sanity in a Recent Crazy Time
A few weeks ago, I was walking home from elementary school drop off, and I felt like the air was so heavy I couldn’t quite breathe. I felt like I was being pressed on from above, being smushed into a pancake right there on the walking trail by my house. Spoiler alert:...
What to Do When Annoying Mom Guilt Thoughts Take Over. Again.
Mom guilt is very real. You’ve felt it. I’ve felt it. It affects us as mothers in all kinds of different ways at different times. Mom guilt is a catch-all term that encompasses feelings of guilt, inadequacy, worry, and anxiety. It is a common term for very real...
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