One of the biggest myths that keeps us from nurturing ourselves as parents is the notion that self-care takes a lot of time. Sure, long kid-free hours to relax can be lovely, however, they can be very difficult to arrange. One way to make self-care part of your daily life is to begin looking for [...]Continue Reading
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Gifts of a Bike Crash – Healing the Scrapes on your Soul
This week I had an experience that gave me a physical reminder about how important it is to care for myself if I want to be a connected, positive parent. I took a fall on my bike and managed to very badly scrape my forearm. It was gross. I won't go into it more, but it's the kind of wound that [...]Continue Reading
Books to Help You Recharge When You’re Sick of Parenting: Get Re-inspired
Sometimes parenting just takes it out of me. I go through lulls, sometimes feeling terribly bleak and lost, sometimes just a minor low, when I forget why I'm doing what I'm doing. I just need a boost - a reminder that I'm not alone and I can keep doing this. I've always been a reader and books [...]Continue Reading
5 Everyday Ways to Be Kind to Yourself as a Parent
Showing your Kids that Taking Care of Yourself is Important - This year we are taking part in the 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge again with Toddler Approved and Coffee Cups and Crayons. Kristina from Toddler Approved says, "Our 100 Acts of Kindness Challenge is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther [...]Continue Reading
20 Journal Prompts on Nurturing YOU This Year
After close to a decade of being a mom, I realize that the times I enjoy parenting most is when I am nurturing and taking care of myself - not leaving my needs until last. As we head into a new year it feels like a natural time for evaluating how we've been living, what we want for ourselves and [...]Continue Reading
One Parenting Habit that Shifts Everything
What if you found one habit that's critical to every other part of being able to enjoy your family. Or heck, just being able to deal with them. Well, this is the one that can shift everything. Yup, everything. Post includes affiliate links which cost you nothing, but help us run this site. In [...]Continue Reading
