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The podcast is by Christy Thomas
Affirmation: I am here in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity.
Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.
Find more affirmations with episode 26 & 61
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If you don't know KC you need too. She's a TikTok star and an author of a great new book.
"You can be doing all the things that need to be done, and no one seems to notice that the mom is drowning."
"My kids and I deserve a functional home. I don't exhist to serve this house, this house exhists to serve me."
"Its okay for our house to look like we live in it."
"There are dishes in your sink, so that means you fed your family.
"What can I let go of? What can I minimize, if I'm lacking in the capacity to be the parent I want to be. Where can I reclaim it? I need to do less, so I have more capacity wtih parenting."
Care tasks are morally neutral.
Self-Care Task: Kc Davis enjoys decorating for the holidays. She likes buying herself grocery store flowers. She goes to therapy. You are worth the work even when you're not in crisis.ly/ Making TikTok and work make her a happier person and better person for her family.
Family Fun: Going to the beach. Try something fun with your kids even if you're scared.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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Breathe With Me Affirmation--Emergency Calm Strategy
I can soften my thoughts.
I can soften my words.
I can soften my tone.
I can soften my body.
I can soften my gaze.
I can soften my heart.
I can soften my thoughts.
I can soften my energy.
I can soften my whole being.
Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
Stay connected to Nicole by reading her awesome book.
https://www.amazon.com/Starts-You-Imperfect-Parents-Connection/dp/1506472478
and check out her website.
Self-Care Task: Once a week or once a month ask yourself if you are treating yourself like you would treat a friend. If you are keep doing it, if you're not what can you do to make a teeny tiny shift towards kindness and compassion. What would you tell your friend or your kids?
Family Fun: Bond over memes and music.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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Find Rebecca on the internet: Home - Rebecca Rolland
Rebecca's book is called The Art of Talking With Children.
The 3 E's
Engage, Expand, Evaluate
The ABC's
Adaptable, Back and Forth, Child Driven
Self-Care: Go on a walk. Rebecca enjoys two different types of walks each day. One with no technology about ten minutes long and the other listenting to a fun read. She's currently working her way through the book Goldfinch.
Family Fun Idea: Swim! Swimming can be fun for everyone. In Rebecca's family, her daughter is taking on the role of swim coach for her younger brother. It's simple, easy, and building a strong sibbling realtionship.
Let's sit outside together.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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Have you seen photos from the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? It's been a week of Mom shaming all around the world.
Kids are often put into lousy local conditions that aren't designed with their whole bodies in mind. Heart, Soul, Mind, Body, Sensory Needs.
What would you say to best friend if it was them in these photos? Motherhood is too important to spend time judnging other moms.
Want to hear more on this idea?
Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas: 282. Judging Another Mom (& Ourselves) (libsyn.com)
Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas: To The Mom At the Grocery Store - Episode 50 (libsyn.com)
Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids (libsyn.com)
Self-Care: Find a video to watch to lean into laughter. Laugh until you cry.
Family Fun: Have a family contest to "Rick Roll" each other.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast
Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com
Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
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Sit and listen for as long as you can.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
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A Memo For Summer
-- color coded lists, time blocking, themes, daily ideas.
Waste time with your children so they know that love is free-- Pope Francis.
Self-Care: Find a swimsuit you can play in.
Family Fun: Whipped Cream Pies!
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast
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This moment is inspired by Cassie Stephens, an art teacher on Instagram. Watch her reel here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdWrW6wgdEg/
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast
Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com
Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
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