A blog for grade-school moms
Learn to cherish yourself in any parenting scenario.
Explore this authentic mom blog for grade school moms and discover tips for how to cherish yourself in any parenting moment.
All the emotions tied up in being a mom
When you’re having emotions, allow yourself to express them. Your kids are already picking up on more than you think.
Overwhelmed, out of control, and warped perception
Feeling like you’re not doing anything right and worrying people are irritated with you? Girlfriend that is SO common and it will pass. In the meantime, be kind to yourself and remember to breathe.
Get me off the struggle bus!
When you find yourself on the struggle bus, get quiet and focus on what it is you’re really needing. Then make a plan to get what you need.
When your sick kid stays home… it’s inevitable
When your child is sick, make a plan with yourself about how you’re going to take care of yourself, too. Could be as simple as drink water and go outside to take 10 deep breaths.
Navigating the cycle of depression while parenting
When you’re sick, or struggling through a period of depression, do the best you can to make mini agreements with yourself about what you are going to accomplish and then let the rest go until you’re feeling better. Baby steps.
When crippling fear takes over
When you become aware of fear creeping in, or even already fully taking over, gently guide yourself to what’s right in front of you. Once we become fully present, fear cannot coexist.