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3 Powerful Ways to Remain Calm – and Perhaps Thrive – When the Chaos Seems to Reign
We all have those days when we can’t seem to keep it all together. The days when the morning routine goes sideways, the dog throws up on the rug, and the workday seems to devolve into a never-ending crisis. For some of us, these days happen more often than we’d like to admit. We…
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What a Game of Four-Square Taught Me about Motherhood
A Game of Four Square My six-year-old cried yesterday because she lost her position in a four-square game. Uncontrollable wails of accusation rang out, and her small shoulders shook with each sob. The adults and other children tried to explain that she had missed the ball. They imparted profound life lessons about rising up…
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Self-Care for Moms: Building a Life That You Don’t Need a Vacation From
Take a hot bath, they tell us. Read a book. Go for a walk. Keep a gratitude journal. Practice self-care. There is nothing wrong with any of these things. A quiet walk can restore us. A good book can inspire the mind. A long bath can offer a space for relaxation. And yet many…