To the mama...
Mental health is so important during this time, that's why today I banded together with a group of my favorite ladies to let you know that it's okay to not be okay right now.
Empathy pt.2
It may sound counterintuitive but in order to empathize, we need to first listen to ourselves and ensure we feel safe, happy and secure.
#MomWin
My not so little chubs š©Heās like alright mom enough pictures time for food š the many faces of Luke! ā¤ļøā¤ļøš Luke upgraded from his small chair to his brand new high chair from @be_mindful_kids. We absolutely love it.
Source of Heartache
This balloon was the source of heartache for my little girl yesterday evening.Ā It was a gift and I held it for her on our way home without knowing she had planned to do a victory march with it. She was reminded of the plan as we stepped home and brawled instantly.
Be Grateful For Vulnerability
I value my life; I value my happiness. ā
One thing that Iāve learnt is that we are all teachers and students to each other. ā
Isnāt that what love one another means?
One thing that Iāve learnt is that we are all teachers and students to each other. ā
Isnāt that what love one another means?
Anxiety Technique
Interesting thing about anxietyĀ - it can be very visual, especially for kiddos.Ā Having them draw what's worrying them and causing them to feel fear does a couple of things...
Staying Home
We are all stuck in our homes and there seems to be this unspoken pressure on us mamas to make sure that we have tons of activities planned.Ā That we have our days perfectly scheduled, and planned out by the hour.Ā I know I feel the pressure!
10 Top Tips for Managing Social Isolation at Homeā£
Itās tough, although weāre all in our homes, we are all in this together. So Iāve put together top tips to managing at home with the children, especially if itās not your norm!ā£
Self Isolation Does Not Have to Be Isolating
Although youāre told it stay home, you donāt have to be alone. We have this amazing technology at our fingertips that we can call, video, text and have voice conversations within an instant! ā£
Children Absorbing Anger
One of them has been that we often arenāt aware of our own tone of voice/facial expressions until itās pointed out to us.. Why is this important? Because children model us. A child senses their parents anger and distraction. And they absorb it.
My Daily Routine with a Toddler
When I made the decision to stay home when my daughter was born almost 2 years ago, I had this vision of myself sitting at my desk working on a blog post, while my daughter played on the floor with a few toys quietly. Boy, was I wrong!