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How I Celebrate Being An Imperfect Mom

by Ashley Patek on Dec 03 2020

I closed the car door with my foot as I tiptoed my son’s birthday cupcakes inside.

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Finding Peace In Uncertainty

by Suzanne Tucker on Nov 07 2020

It is fair to say that 2020 is a year of uncertainty - a pandemic and an election atop all of the daily parenting edges we may experience.

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They Saw A Bratty Kid, But That Wasn't The Whole Story

by Ashley Patek on Nov 07 2020

What they saw was a bratty child. A clingy child. A spoiled child. And underneath it all, they saw a mother who wasn’t doing it right. But that wasn't the whole story. Our behaviors were communication for so much more.

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Celebrating The Birth Of A Mother

by Guest Author on Oct 16 2020

Motherhood seemed to come so easy to everyone around me, yet here I was, barely keeping it together. One mom shares how she was re-born after having children.

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Tune In And Just Be

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 12 2020

Join Selina as she teaches the tool of finger breathing - a effective way to take the time you need during those not so great parenting moments, to love yourself in spite of the edges, and give yourself permission to just be.

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Sesame Street Speaks Up Against Racism

by Ashley Patek on Oct 12 2020

Sesame Street leads the pack on educating children about inclusion, social issues, and kindness, and now, with their newest special, “The Power of We,” they will teach children how to stand up against racism.

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Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child

by Guest Author on Oct 05 2020

Remember, there is a little one wanting to be parented inside of you, too.

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How To Use A Calming Corner With Kids Under Three

by Traci Esposito on Sep 22 2020

You've likely seen the Calming Corner floating around social media, and you're probably wondering if this adorably cozy setup will work in your home, let alone with your two-year-old. And the answer is YES. Here's how.

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The Ultimate Guide To Building A Calming Corner And Using Time-Ins At Home

by Ashley Patek on Sep 10 2020

How do you say goodbye to time-outs and introduce time-ins? This is the ultimate guide on the do's and don'ts for building and using a Calming Corner.

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What Teachers Are Thinking and Feeling About Returning To School This Year

by Ashley Patek on Aug 25 2020

With fall approaching, parents and educators are looking to the next school year and wondering what’s best for everyone involved.

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Social worker and mom uses yoga and positive affirmations to heal herself and her family

by Ashley Patek on Aug 10 2020

One mom shares how she uses her training in social work and yoga to heal herself, her family, and her community.

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My Child Is Clingy. Am I Doing It Wrong?

by Ashley Patek on Jul 02 2020

Your child is clingy, seems to be experiencing separation anxiety and is consistently acting out whenever you leave them, even if just to try to pee alone. Are you doing something wrong as a parent? Not even a little. Here's why.

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Move Your Body, Move Your Emotions

by Ashley Patek on May 18 2020

Research has shown that dance has social-emotional benefits. When we communicate with our bodies, we are not expected to make sense of things. We just move, and this movement taps into deeper, more primal feelings. Read more.

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An Open Letter To My Child's Teacher

by Ashley Patek on May 11 2020

For months, every morning, I sent my child off to school to be in your care. I entrusted you with my heart as he walked into your classroom. I handed him off to you, woman to woman, knowing that for the next several hours, it would be you that he looked up to, watched, and absorbed. Now, here we are, in this unusual time of staying home. He no longer takes a seat in your classroom, yet he is still in your class.

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You Are My Reason: A Mother's Poem For Her Daughter

by Guest Author on May 06 2020

"Even though you are the reason I wake through the night, you are the reason I wake in the morning." A sleep-deprived mother's poem to her baby girl.

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15 Ways To Make This Mother’s Day A Day To Remember

by Ashley Patek on May 01 2020

With families staying home due to social distancing, we created a list of 15 unique ways to bring connection to this year's Mother's Day.

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Social Distancing Impact on Children

by Ashley Patek on Apr 27 2020

We share parents' top concerns and frustrations about their children’s behaviors during this time of staying home, and tools for navigating regression and other stress responses.