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The podcast is by Christy Thomas
You can use cleaning tasks to practice finding your breath. Today let's sweep.
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"There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one." ― Jill Churchill
Let us praise our effort. Notice and praise the effort of other moms-- call or text them what you see.
Did you do something today that made you feel human?
Did you smile when your kids entered the room?
Did you make eye contact during conversations?
Did you offer an apology after you made a mistake?
Self-Care: Write on sticky notes 7 nights in a row effort you are PROUD of for the day.
Family Play Idea: Write the names of your family members names on brown paper bags. Leave scraps of paper and stickers out and write love notes all month long.
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Let's practice finding our breath.
Today's reflection-- Let's practice finding the weather inside our body.
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When life is going too fast, sometimes there is a desire to lock it all down in order to have a sense of control.
That's when I go back to the basics of our 3 family rules.
1. Safety
2. Kindness
3. Fun
Choose connection actively.
Family Play Ideas:
Puzzles
Nature Walks
Movie Marathons
Self-Care Idea:
Deep Breaths
Stop and notice a sunrise or sunset
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Let's practice finding our breath. Today's end of day reflection is inspired by the book:
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessDon't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website--
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This podcast is inspired by a chat I had on Instagram with a friend from college. Even the best of us have hard days-- what do you do when you feel like your failing?
PPrevious Poodcast about Sticky Brains: https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/negative-thoughts-sticky-brains-with-nicole-libin-phd
1) Motion Changes Emotion
2) Do an easy task -- dishes, vacuum, make your bed.
3) Sensory Rest-- headphones, hot shower
4) Creative Rest--add beauty to your world
5) Good Day Folder.
Self-Care: Make a good day folder. Start collecting evidence of good moments. They aren't all bad. Notice the shared goodness of humanity in your house and the world at large.
Family Fun Play Idea: MOVE Together. Balloon Volleyball. Egg and Spoon Races. Dance Parties. Four Square. Sardines. Hide and Seek.
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Let's practice finding our breath.
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The thing that saved the second half of 2020 for my kids: https://www.placespleasebox.com
https://www.instagram.com/placespleasebox/
I believe there is room for everyone at the theatre-- all ages and all skill levels. Lisa shares amazing stories about kids growing and becoming In my own life, after years of speech therapy as a child doing plays helped me be braver and bolder in my own skin.
Don't forget that if you're not ready to try theatre for kids, enjoy watching theatre with kids. Find Shakespeare, Broadway Recordings. Not sure where to start? Watch High School Musical wherever you stream movies.
Meet Lisa Closner: https://www.placespleasebox.com/our-story
https://www.instagram.com/placespleasebox/
Want to see the shows my kids have made?
https://www.placespleasebox.com/play-submission-competition
https://www.placespleasebox.com/past-winners
Self-Care: Go on walks and listen to Gregorian Chants.
Family Fun Play Idea: Lisa suggests choreographing a family dance. If you don't feel like choreographing just dance and let the endorphins flow.
Affirmation: You can make a choice for calm.
Do you need to build a refuge for yourself? Need to sure up the self-care practices for 2021? https://subscribepage.com/refuge
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Resources for Talking With Kids:
A White Families Guide For Talking About Racism
Talking to Kids About Violence at the US Capitol -- Common Sense Media
TRIGGER WARNING-- Trauma in Children & Suicide
The Social Dilemma Documentary
Self-Care: Hold a cup of hot coffee, tea. Go for a walk--touch a tree. Stretch. Do something to be physically present in your body.
Family Play Idea: Balloon Volleyball, Family Walk, Play Four Square. Laugh-- Play Uno. Do something to turn towards each other and connect with your kids. Something simple and easy.
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