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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

392. Roots & Growth: Parent Coaching with Sarah R. Moore.

Sarah R. Moore is totally a good enough mom and a calm anchor in my life. She is a certified Master Parenting Trainer, an author, an armchair neuroscientist, and, most importantly, a Mama. She’s a lifelong learner with formal training in child development, improv comedy, trauma recovery, and interpersonal neurobiology. Reach out to Sarah if you have any questions or want to take one of her amazing 12-week parent coaching groups.

https://www.instagram.com/dandelionseedspositiveliving/

https://dandelion-seeds.com/

https://dandelion-seeds.com/positive-parenting/coaching/

Check out previous episodes with Sarah:

https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/355-peaceful-discipline-with-sarah-moore

https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/what-should-you-do-with-bad-parenting-advice-with-sarah-r-moore

Self-Care:  Sarah is practicing going to bed when she is tired.  

Family Fun: Sing songs together as a family.  Swing together and enjoy the sky. 

https://slate.com/culture/2011/02/john-constable-s-cloud-obsession-on-display-at-the-yale-center-for-british-art.html

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

A moment to reflect on another year well loved. 

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

391. Let's have a chat about my favorite genre of books-- UP LIT. 

Family Fun: Borrow a copy of the book The Rabbit Listened from the library and enjoy it as a family. 

Self-Care: Read Anxious People or The House in the Cerulean Sea and then email me about it. 

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

Let's have a chat about mom guilt

Family Fun & Self-Care: Make it a 12 hug day. 

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

Can you reflect on your day and find the tiny moments of peace?  Want to hear more about this listen to episode #389. https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/389-31-moments-of-peace

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

389. 31 Moments of Peace

Let's have a chat about celebrating my birthday all month long. 

Family Fun: Take a quiet listening walk.  When you hear something make jazz hands and compare what you hear with your kids.

Self-Care: Text three people that you love them. 

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Christy shares her best tricks, tips, and books she read this summer. 

Family Fun & Self Care: READ

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

Can you create a bouquet of blooms in your heart with your breath?

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

387. Safety plus Kindness equals the opportunity to chose to have fun. 

Let's have a parking lot chat about honor codes, kindness and living in community.

Check out the picture book The Cool Bean: https://amzn.to/3zhVQhT (affiliate link)

Family Fun & Self-Care: Talk to strangers together.

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

Can you connect the imaginary dots to center yourself? 

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

386.  Have you heard of the viral tiktok trend of Dopamine Menus?

Learn about Dopamine from Jessica at How to ADHD:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_P6sNFjLzI

Family Fun & Self-Care: Make a dopmaine menu and try it out as a family.

Apetizers (10 minutes or less)

Main Dish (30 minutes to three hours)

Sides (Can be done with boring tasks)

Specials (big events like sports, concerts, vacations, shows)

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

How can you feel more appreciation vs agnst?

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, is a clinical social worker, and mother. 

Carla’s writing has appeared in a variety of online and print publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Mindful Magazine, Slate.com, Psychology Today, WBUR’s Cognoscenti Blog, Brain, Child, Motherwell, Parents.com, PsychCentral, and Today Moms. 

Carla completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Middlebury College, a master’s degree in social work from Smith College, and a PhD in clinical social work from Simmons College in Boston. Carla grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Bay Area of California, and she currently lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters. 

Preorder now: https://a.co/d/5j7gpPQ

Home - Carla Naumburg, PhD

Self-Care: SLEEP

Family Fun: They end the day with a funny TV show. They've watched Ted Lasso, Psych, and Brooklynn 99, and they will always watch Bluey! Christy and her family really enjoy music videos. 

You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

384. Tia Levings on Mothering

 I have been waiting years for this one. I met Tia in 2016 at BraveWriter homeschool conference.  Since then our friendship has developed and I count her as a mentor in my circle of trust.  I am so excited that this episode means her memoir is out in the world and it is a NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER.

Purchase it here: https://a.co/d/2kkE7tK (affiliate link)

Tia Levings grew up in a Southern Baptist megachurch, was recruited into
fundamentalism by mentors following Bill Gothard's IBLP (Institute of Basic Life
Principles), and eventually landed in a high control group (cult) that taught
Federalist Marriage: the idea that husbands are responsible for their wives before
God, and so are accountable to lead and discipline them as children. She was
excommunicated and formally shunned in 2007 and narrowly escaped that violent
marriage with her 4 children later that year. She started trauma therapy for CPTSD
in 2008. Today she's an author & advocate who supports survivors of religious
trauma and educates on the abuses in Christian Fundamentalism. Tia believes that
how the fundamentalists run their homes is how they want run the country ––and that's
why it's vital to understand what it's really like to live that way.

https://www.instagram.com/tialevingswriter

Facebook--Tia Levings

The Anti-Fundamentalist | Tia Levings | Substack

A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy. Coming August 6th, 2024 - TIA LEVINGS

Self-Care: Sit down on the ground

Family Fun: Internatinal group chat of family members on WhatsApp

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Join us as I guide you through a series of fill-in-the-blank affirmations that allow you to create a deeply personal and empowering experience. Whether you’re seeking peace, patience, or strength, this meditation will help you find what you need in the present moment.

Take a few minutes to breathe, reflect, and affirm your worth and strength as a mom. This episode is perfect for a quick reset during a busy day or as part of your morning or evening routine.

In this episode, you’ll experience:

• Deep breathing exercises to help you relax and center yourself.
• A series of customizable affirmations designed to uplift and empower.
• A peaceful space to reconnect with yourself and your intentions as a mom.

Tune in and take this time for you—you deserve it.

Rachel believes in the power of the human spirit to overcome, to thrive and to find deep joy and because of that she pours out her heart via these platforms: she is the writer behind the site FindingJoy.net and author of Get Your Spark Back (releasing 8/27/24),  Mom Enough and The Brave Art of Motherhood and a founding partner in Audience Industries – a company designed to train and equip entrepreneurs in their ventures. Her articles have been translated into over 25 languages, her site reaches millions of visitors per month and she has a robust, engaged Facebook community.

Her content has been featured in The Today Show, Good Morning America,  NPR, The Huffington Post, Tiny Buddha, iVillage, Stuff New Zealand,  John Tesh, PopSugar, Motherly, Parents, What to Expect, Star Tribune, Independent Journal Review, Dr. Greene, Power of Positivity, Her View From Home, and many more. She speaks worldwide encouringg others to live each day with purpose and drive. Beyond that, she’s a mom to seven, and calls Nashville, Tennessee, her home. 

• Finding Joy
• Facebook
• Rachel Marie Martin (@finding_joy) • Instagram photos and videos

Pre-Order: Get Your Spark Back

SelfCare: Read Rachel's book.  Carve out personal time with yourself.

Family Fun: Hikes!

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.  I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

Back 2 School Anchors-- Staying Connected in the Busy

1. Sunday.  Reset your spirit.  Brunch and calender check. Take care of yourself.  Do something nice for Monday Morning you. 

https://passionatepennypincher.com/best-chocolate-chip-cookies

    2. Daily Anchors.  Dinners together.  Walks.  1:1 Time.  Be a potted plant.  Dance Parties.               Lullabies.

    3.  Weekly Anchors.  Movie Nights.  Games Nights.  Text memes.  

    4.  Monthly Anchors.  Invest in community-- sleepovers, dinners, lunches out.  volunteering. Email your kids teachers notes of thanks. 

Self-Care:  Try out treating Monday morning you with kindness.

Family Fun: Pick a song of the month to learn a dance routine too.

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381.

Host a Book Swap!

Links:

How to host a book swap - Em for Marvelous -

Take a Book. Share a Book. - Little Free Library

Self-Care:  Make plans to meet up with other grown-ups this week.

Family Fun: Be silly and makeup pretend Olympic games or a massive reading fort. 

In this episode, Christy Thomas a life coach and positive discipline educator, explores the importance of moms connecting with their whole selves—beyond just the role of motherhood. Discover daily habits that focus on the head (brain), heart (people and passions), soul (spirit), and body (health) to help you nurture every part of who you are.

Key Takeaways:

• Head (Brain): Start your day with mindfulness and dedicate time to learning something new.
• Heart (People and Passions): Make intentional connections with loved ones and carve out time for your passions.
• Soul (Spirit): Incorporate quiet reflection, prayer, or affirmations to nourish your inner self.
• Body (Health): Prioritize physical activity and mindful eating to maintain your health

Self-Care:  Do a one-minute task for each of the four ways to be a friend to yourself Head, Heart, Soul and Body. 

Family Fun:

 "Head, Heart, Soul, Body Bingo."

1. Create Bingo Cards:

   • Make bingo cards with four columns labeled "Head," "Heart," "Soul," and "Body."
   • Under each column, list different activities or actions related to each category. For example:
     • Head: Read a new fact, solve a riddle, share something you learned today.
     • Heart: Give someone a compliment, share a favorite memory, do something kind for a family member.
     • Soul: Share something you’re grateful for, do a mindfulness activity, talk about a favorite hobby.
     • Body: Do 10 jumping jacks, eat a healthy snack, take a walk together.

2. Set a Time Frame:

   • Decide whether you'll play the game over an afternoon, a day, or a week.

3. Complete Activities:

   • Each family member works to complete activities from each category. When they complete an activity, they mark off that square on their bingo card.

4. First to Bingo:

   • The first person to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins, but the real focus is on everyone engaging with activities that nourish their whole selves.

5. Reflection:

   • At the end of the game, gather together to share which activities everyone enjoyed the most and how it made them feel connected to their whole self.

This game encourages mindfulness, connection, and physical activity, all while making it fun for the whole family!

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. You can add deep breathing into your days with simple ideas, try out my doorway practice. 

You are on a journey.  You get to grow and change too.  You get to reach for the stars.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. What went right today because of you? Where can you give yourself credit?

You are on a journey.  You get to grow and change too.  You get to reach for the stars.

You are doing the best you can.  You're exactly the right mom for your kids. 

Summer Slowdown: The Ultimate Flex for Moms - 3 Simple Ideas to Embrace the Season

1. Get sunshine early-- Forest Bathe.
2. Read FICTION.  It all counts.
3. Go on walks, do you really need hard-core cardio?
4. Break out the art supplies that make your soul sing.

Family Fun

1. Popsicle walk
2. Keepy Uppy on dry land or the pool
3. Make flag cake for Fourth of July if you live in the USA.

You are exactly the right human to be alive right now.  I am so glad you are here.

Christy

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You can't do it all all the time.  Let some of the rubber balls bounce. 

Self-Care: Do you have decisions you are avoiding?  Give yourself a due date, and remember done is better than perfect. 

Family Fun: Yard Work! Ha!

You are exactly the right human to be alive right now.  I am so glad you are here.

Christy

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. Enjoy the early morning birds with me. 

Learn more about doing a bird sit-- from the Audubon Society.

You are on a journey.  You get to grow and change too.  You get to reach for the stars.

You are doing the best you can with what you know and feel. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug.

To learn more about hugs listen to Friday episode #377

Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas: 377. More Hugs! (libsyn.com)

You are on a journey.  You get to grow and change too.  You get to reach for the stars.

You are doing the best you can with what you know and feel. 

How do you feel about hugs?

Self-Care:  Try out the Breathe With Me Episode #185

Family Fun: Hug Tag@

You are exactly the right human to be alive right now.  I am so glad you are here.

Christy

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You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

You are doing the best you can with what you know and feel.

You are on a journey.  You get to grow and change too.  You get to reach for the stars.

You are doing the best you can with what you know and feel. 

This episode was recorded on the couch with Christy having her morning coffee, heart to heart, shoulder to shoulder with you.

What would you do if you only had one day? One week? One month? One Year? One Decade?

You have exactly the right time for the work that is yours.

Self-Care:  Journal on those questions.  Let your heart show you what work is yours and only yours.

Family Fun: Learn about the eclipse! How are they made? Make one inside safely with an orange/apple, basketball and flashlight.

You are exactly the right human to be alive right now.  I am so glad you are here.

Christy

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1. I love you.
2. I am proud of you. I am proud for you.
3. You are special to me. 
4. You are smart!
5. You are handsome. You are beautiful.
6. You are so cool!

Family Fun-- Get outside and enjoy spring flowers!

Self-Care:  Smile at yourself and say I love you whenever you see yourself in a mirror this week. 

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

Use this meditation to take a nap. 

374. Read for Pleasure!

Find books that help you read for fun. Read shame free!

Not sure how to enjoy reading again?  Start with picture books!

Get nostagic-- check out this list of books from Reading Rainbow. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/23986.Reading_Rainbow_Featured_Books

I read with Libby for free audiobooks from my library. I read with EverAnd which has a a monthly fee access to books my library doesn't have. I also use Audbile to read audiobooks with my kids. 

https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome#doYouHaveACard

EverAnd

Try out Audible for 30 days-- https://amzn.to/3vmYctA

I use these earbuds with noise canceling- I usually wear them with one earbud in at a time.  Mine are mint green!

https://amzn.to/495a0Pc

I also read ebooks using the Libby or Kindle apps.  Libby can send ebooks to my Kindle as a library loan.  I own a Kindle Oasis that's about five years old. 

Check out this Kindle Paperwhite-- it's waterproof! https://amzn.to/3TtzZdl 

Self-Care Read for PLEASURE

Family Fun: Dance to the Bunny Hop song or play HeadsUp!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7rQVQNReAE

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

Look around and find a color and notice it like an alien that is brand new to planet Earth. 

**Key Points:**

1. **Prioritize Self-Care**: We emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care as a foundation for balancing relaxation with caregiving. Self-care is not selfish; it's essential for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

2. **Establish Boundaries**: Setting boundaries around your time and energy is crucial for maintaining balance. Learn to say no to activities or commitments that drain your energy and prioritize activities that replenish you.

3. **Practice Mindfulness**: Incorporate mindfulness practices into your daily routine to cultivate a sense of presence and awareness. Mindful activities such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or simply being present in the moment can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.

4. **Schedule Downtime**: Make time for intentional downtime during Spring Break. Block off periods in your schedule for relaxation activities such as reading, taking a bath, or simply doing nothing.

5. **Engage in Activities You Enjoy**: Identify activities that bring you joy and make time for them during Spring Break. Whether it's spending time outdoors, pursuing a hobby, or connecting with loved ones, prioritize activities that nourish your soul.

6. **Delegate and Share Responsibilities**: Don't hesitate to ask for help or delegate tasks to family members. Share caregiving responsibilities with your partner, children, or other caregivers to lighten your load and create space for relaxation.

7. **Set Realistic Expectations**: Recognize that you can't do it all, and that's okay. Set realistic expectations for yourself and let go of perfectionism. Focus on what's truly important and give yourself permission to prioritize your well-being.

**Conclusion:**
Finding balance between relaxation and caregiving is essential for moms during Spring Break. By prioritizing self-care, establishing boundaries, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in activities you enjoy, you can create a more fulfilling and balanced life for yourself and your family.

**Additional Resources:**

-- Breathe With Me Episodes every Tuesday!

Family Fun-- Plan a local adventure for Spring Break.  Talk about it now and build anticipation.

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

Practice sitting with feelings and cuddling a puppy and kitten. 

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The Great Self-Care Experiement-- Float Tank

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4219027/

Self-Care Decide and plan a brand new self-care moment in the next 60 days.  DM me and tell me about it. 

Family Fun: Celebreate Pi Day on March 14th!

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4219027/

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

Take a self-compassion break multiple times a day using timers and post-it notes.   

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4 Hurdles to Being a Good Enough Mom

 1-- You constantly doubt yourself. You don't have a belief that you are exactly the right mom for your kids

2-- Motherhood is serious all the time. You always strive for perfection for yourself and your family. You never let down your hair and admit to mistakes or have fun.

3--Motherhood is for lone wolves. You don't have community; you need community.

 4--You think you're superwoman. You are human. Let yourself be human. Give yourself some slack. 

Self-Care: Journal about all of the people you have in your life.  Who is your community? Plan ideas on how to connect with those people in the next 30-90 days.

Family Fun: Creative Chaos-- Messy Art Day!

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

Take out your fingers and spell A-M-O-R-E

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What do you appreciate about you?

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This is a try on affirmations that lead us to see ourselves as wonderful exactly as we are. 

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

This is a practice where we envision a garden in our hearts. 

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Laughter Tracker

Love Note Tracker

Self-Care:  Write love notes to yourself

Family Fun: Leave random hearts around your neighborhood sidewalks. 

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just Fo

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

This is a “breathing space” practice that you can use anytime, anywhere,
to regain calm, clarity and confidence.

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas

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Are you holding your breath?  Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.

Tap your thumb to your fingers and spell the word light. L-A-U-G-H

You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas