After a terrible series of tantrums over the past two weeks, things really fell apart when our 4-yr old starting throwing objects across the dining table. She was just so upset, refusing to eat, ... Read More about Breakthrough.
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Spelling lessons.
Today, my 6-year old, usually excited about spelling, burst into tears at the thought of her spelling test tomorrow. Usually, her enthusiasm caught me by surprise, “Mama! Teach me, let’s do ... Read More about Spelling lessons.
Good inside.
Yesterday, after a very tiring tantrum outburst from our 4-yr old, we came together to go over an affirmation- that in spite of all had happened, we believe our children are good inside. I ... Read More about Good inside.
What if I struggle with self-confidence?
Lately, when I struggled with self-confidence a particular area of my life, I received some well-intentioned advice about what I should do to improve how I felt about my circumstances. 🤷🏻♀️ It was ... Read More about What if I struggle with self-confidence?
Self-compassion.
One of the things I’m doing to model self-compassion and self care these days is to have my own ice cream on my rest day- to remind myself I don’t have to earn a treat or make myself work my body hard ... Read More about Self-compassion.
Self-love.
One-on-one with my 6-yr old. “What do you like most about your body, my dear?” She pauses and says the exact same thing I do when she asks me the same question, “My hair.” I’m learning- ... Read More about Self-love.