It's hard to be away from our little ones, to say goodbye and leave. Sometimes we part from them because we have to, say to go to work, and sometimes we leave them behind to we can do something 'just for us'. Either way, when you leave your little one behind, it's not unusual to worry that you might be damaging them in some way. Like some … [Read more...]
When Motherhood Leaves You Drained and Resentful
Growing up, my mother would often declare in a moment of irritation and exhaustion "I'm a person too!!" So as you would expect, in my reign as mother over a growing brood, I often hear myself professing those same words. Looking back, I believe what my mother was trying to express was her sense of under appreciation. Indeed, she was a single … [Read more...]
4 Steps to Becoming a More Mindful Parent
We've all heard of mindfulness but what is it and how do I use it to be a better mom to my kids? Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It's not about relaxing. Though that is a convenient side-effect. Mindfulness is about bringing your awareness to your experience in the moment that you're … [Read more...]