Category: Parenting
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4 Tips to Stay Centered as a Parent
I think it is super important to take a mommy “vacation” for some self-care, if you have a support system that will help you to do this. 3 weeks ago I took my first trip away from my little “Chunky Monkey” (1 year old), to have a girl’s weekend with my mom and some friends…
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What is Mindful Parenting?
Last night I attended a local parenting workshop on Mindful Parenting. I got some great take-aways, so I thought I would share them here. Mindful Parenting… 1. Is NOT about being a perfectly peaceful, tea drinking, yoga mom (or dad). 2. It is observing, “showing up”/being present with your child, not judging (yourself or your child)…
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How to survive flying with a toddler
Here is my bag of tricks that has helped me have a successful flight with a young toddler. Our little man has been on 6 trips (17 flights-including all the connections) in his first 12 months of life. So, I really believe in these tricks:-)
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Top 5 best things about having a 1-year-old
I’ve recently written about how it can be hard to embrace my job as a stay-at-home mom, ALL the time. But this week there has had so many wonderful moments in parenting that I thought I’d share my Top 5 favorite things about having a 1-year-old.:-)