Stay ConnectedListen for coaching on how to care for yourself while mothering. You ARE the right mom for your kids. Motherhood is too important to do alone and too serious to be so serious all the time. You deserve self-care that isn’t hygiene every day. You are a world changer. I am so glad you’re here on Earth.
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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My oldest turned 15 this week. one of her gifts was a notebook of wisdom and encouragement. I remember how hard 15 was during my own teen years-- I wanted to give her a book to hold. Each month, I'm writing more in it and recording a victory log of what I see her doing. I'm so proud of her and speechless I have the honor of being her mom. Amen.
I hope your heart takes a rest in this open note. You are loved, and I like you just the way you are.
Self-Care Ideas: Write a sticky note to your inner 15-year-old. Love yourself. Family Fun Idea: Look at birth photos with your kids. Tell them their story.Keep the conversation going on Instagram:
Let's Practice Breathing Together. We can practice growing joy and happiness instead of growing overwhelming and negative.
Show up for happiness and joy.
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You don't have to mother alone-- for three months join me shoulder to shoulder in the Finish the Book Community. www.motheron.teachable.com Listen to the episode with Dr. Carla Naumburg here. Big Idea From Today: Hard moments show you where growth might be needed. Embrace firm and kind. If you're feeling dysregulated-- your kids will reflect that with their mirror neurons. Self-Care Ideas: Take 5 minutes each day during this US Holiday weekend to pour into yourself. Family Fun Idea: Play Baloon Bop! Blow up a balloon or two and see how long you can keep it in the air or pass it back and forth. Join the Finish the Book Community Starting August 31! motheron.teachable.com
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I am so glad you are here. Come join me for a sensor overwhelm SOS breathe with me.
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Parenting While the World Falls Apart The world has be in bewilderment right now. I can't do it all-- but I can parent from a place of radical optimism. I can turn off the news and focus on my house. Safe, seen, soothed and secure is an idea from the book The Yes Brain Dr. Jane Nelson believes belonging and significance are the key parts of raising children. Read more in her books. You matter. I like you just the way you are. I'm so glad you're here. You don't have to mother alone-- for three months join me shoulder to shoulder in the Finish the Book Community. www.motheron.teachable.com Self-Care Ideas: Make sleep important. If you aren't sleeping well, enjoy a kids cartoon and try to rest. Quiet-- find the quiet you need to rest. Try out the Breathe With Me episodes or go watch birds. Family Fun Idea: Be Kindness Ninjas. How can you help right now? Backpack drives? Food banks? Refugees? Neighbors? Mailing a card? Small acts of giving as a family every month model optimism, compassion, and perseverance for your kids. Join the Finish the Book Community Starting August 31! motheron.teachable.com
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I am so glad you are here. I feel blessed to be alive with you today-- you are not by chance. Thank you for practicing how you want to be.
Pause & Consider a Very Positive Moment in Your Life
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Mary Van Geffen is one of my favorite people on Instagram. I am so excited to share a conversation about raising Spicy Children and parenting by loving yourself. Mary Van Geffen is an international parenting coach for overwhelmed moms of strong-willed & spicy children. She helps moms (over the phone or on FaceTime to) gain confidence to choose gentle, respectful parenting especially if they weren't raised that way. She has a ministry on Instagram where she posts an inspiring parenting tip every single day. Just reading her social media will help you delight in your child and remember that you are enough. Mary believes that when a mom realizes how hard she is on herself and cracks the door open for some self-compassion, her entire family is bathed in light! Mary is a certified Simplicity Parenting Counselor® and Professional Co-Active Coach®. Her greatest achievement, however, is cultivating a calm, kind and firm relationship with her spirited go-getter daughter (now 16), polar-opposite introverted son (14) and un-Enneagramable hubby. Here is my Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/maryvangeffen/ and my website: https://www.maryvangeffen.com/ Here is my link for coaching: https://CoachingWithMVG.as.me/?appointmentType=6549717 Favorite takeaways: Mary's prompt to ask yourself: What am I feeling right now? Planning Ahead for a Mom & Me Date wwwww Books Mentioned: Untangled by Lisa Damour Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne Podcast on 7 Patterns of Play Mary's Key Practices: 1:1 Time that is Child-Led & full of the parent delighting in them Grounding Yourself Getting Away Join Mary's Parenting Siblings School Use code PODCAST for $5 off
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Self-Care Ideas: A couple of times a year-- go visit a float tank. Drink Sole in the morning. Mary uses this salt. Walk barefoot outside early in the day Family Fun Idea: Get out of your home-- Listen to the same podcast, audiobook, music together. 20 Questions Jedi Mind Trick of the Best Moment together in the last month. Join the Finish the Book Community Starting August 31!Keep the conversation going on Instagram:
I hope this helped you when you couldn't find a moment to breathe.
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Rest & Connection are more meaningful when you consciously choose them.
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How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 days of compassionate help by KC DavisSelf-Care: Start the daily practice of "What went right today because of me?" and writing it down. The optional idea-- connect with a friend daily over text with this.
Family Fun: Make a new game with something you already have- PopIt! Toy. We made challenges for each other, we race, we battle. Let your kids guide you with their awesome creativity.
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