Parent Self Care 3/6/22 Parent Self Care 3/6/22

Digital Wellness in The Age of Screens for Parents: 14 Ways to Create Healthy Boundaries with Technology

I am always looking for new ways to take mindful breaks from my phone. Spending too much time with devices goes against my value of connecting with the world around me, being more present for life’s little moments, and getting nourishing sleep. However, this is much easier said than done. Read the blog to learn my favorite tips and tricks for taking mindful breaks from devices and navigating social media as a couple.

Parent Self Care 2/28/22 Parent Self Care 2/28/22

6 Ways to Embrace Imperfect Help for Parents

Gatekeeping is when a parent prevents other caregivers (including their partner!) from getting involved in certain aspects of child rearing by telling them how to clean the bottles the “right” way or stepping in to do bedtime when the other parent is available because it is “easier.” If you struggle with gatekeeping, read for six ways to help you accept imperfect help. FREE worksheet for partners included.

Parent Self Care 2/23/22 Parent Self Care 2/23/22

Making Your Self-Care Non-Negotiable

Grab your FREE self-care worksheet to help you make self-care not just a priority, but non-negotiable. Post features G. Michelle Goodloe’s self-care journals and a Black History Month Giveaway!

Parent Self Care 2/10/22 Parent Self Care 2/10/22

Using The 5 Love Languages for Valentine’s Day: 15 Gift Ideas that Will Speak to Your Partner’s Heart

The wonderful thing about the Love Languages is that there is no wrong answer! This goal is to help people better understand themselves and their partner. Once partners learn the love languages, they are less likely to miss the attempts of their significant other to show their appreciation. When you learn to speak one another’s love languages, it boosts connection and overall relationship satisfaction.

Parent Self Care 2/7/22 Parent Self Care 2/7/22

7 Benefits of Self-Compassion for Children and Parents

Most people think self-compassion is only tender, but it can also be fierce. Find out the surprising benefits of self-compassion and download your FREE self-compassion poster.

Parent Self Care 1/27/22 Parent Self Care 1/27/22

Updated Self-Care Freebie: Fillable Worksheet + Quotes to Keep You Inspired

I’ve put together a couple of my favorite worksheets and made them a fillable PDF. This download features a self-care goal sheet and a self-care menu that you can customize based on your unique preferences. Get your FREE copy today!

Parent Self Care 1/11/22 Parent Self Care 1/11/22

Be Kind to Your Mind Poster for Kids: 9 Growth Mindset, Self-Care + Mindfulness Affirmations

Help your kids build new neural pathways that are compassionate, kind and encouraging by using positive affirmations. This poster is Pop It themed because of how much the students I work with enjoy these fidget toys.

Parent Self Care 1/3/22 Parent Self Care 1/3/22

Growing Your Self-Care in 2022: Get Your Free Self-Care Worksheet

As we head into a new year, let’s take what worked from last year and create an even more nourishing 2022. Use these four questions to reflect on the past year, and grow your self-care.

Parent Self Care 12/27/21 Parent Self Care 12/27/21

8 Self-Care Products to Make Your Winter Brighter

My favorite self-care products for parents as we face another winter amidst a pandemic. Cozy vibes coming your way with books, cozy socks, tea mugs and more.

Parent Self Care 12/22/21 Parent Self Care 12/22/21

Self-Care for a Broken Heart: 7 Ways to Care for Yourself when Your Heart Hurts

The holidays can be a particularly difficult time to have a broken heart. But, even in the most painful times, you can treat yourself with tenderness and compassion. You can surround yourself with loved ones, or build the community you need to cope. Healing is always possible.

Parent Self Care 11/27/21 Parent Self Care 11/27/21

Healing from Mom Burnout guest post for the Peanut App

Read my guest post for the Peanut App about healing from mom burnout. I hope these keys to recovery bring you comfort, inspiration, connection and joy!

Parent Self Care 11/19/21 Parent Self Care 11/19/21

Family Gratitude Game

Infuse gratitude into the holidays with this FREE family game that you can play with things you already have at home!

Parent Self Care 11/1/21 Parent Self Care 11/1/21

An Introduction to Mindfulness for Busy Parents: Get Your FREE eBook

Get your 14-page eBook featuring mindfulness qualities, meditations, informal mindfulness activities, mindfulness books and resources + more!

Parent Self Care 10/17/21 Parent Self Care 10/17/21

Getting Out the Door with Fewer Battles: The Power of the Visual Schedule

Grab your FREE visual schedule for the morning routine to help your day get off to a smoother start with young children!

Parent Self Care 9/27/21 Parent Self Care 9/27/21

20 Products You Need to Create the Ultimate Self-Care Toolkit

I wanted to share some of my favorite self-care products that have helped me and my clients for the past decade. You do not need all of these products for your toolkit, but perhaps you might add a few to things you already have at home. Also, calming toys do lose their luster after some time, so I hope this will help you refresh your own or your child’s self-care toolkit for the years to come.

Parent Self Care 9/17/21 Parent Self Care 9/17/21

Self-Care for the Senses Poster

In my job as a school-based mental health clinician I support families in coping with symptoms of anxiety. I created this self-care for the senses poster to help kids and parents come back to the present instead of focusing on the future. I hope these self-care ideas offer a soothing energy for your senses!

Parent Self Care 9/6/21 Parent Self Care 9/6/21

Using The Vitality Wheel to Enhance Your Self-Care: 8 Ways to Boost Vitality by Psychologist Suzy Reading

Suzy Reading is a psychologist and author that created The Vitality Wheel, which is central to her self-care work. The Vitality Wheel includes eight areas that help people live a life of zest and vitality. Also, grab your FREE Vitality Wheel Self-Care worksheet.

Parent Self Care 8/17/21 Parent Self Care 8/17/21

Meeting Back-to-School Jitters with Self-Compassion

Help your child navigate the back-to-school transition with self-compassion. You can also get a FREE back-to-school guide that features parents scrips + 6 ways for kids to practice being kind to themselves.

Parent Self Care 8/13/21 Parent Self Care 8/13/21

Learning from Parental Burnout + Creating Your Relapse Prevention Plan

Many parents have grown desensitized to burnout, as it has become so commonplace during COVID. While parental burnout is not a clinical diagnosis, it should be taken seriously because it often functions as a low-level depression. Learn how to create your own parental burnout relapse prevention plan and access parental burnout resources.

Parent Self Care 8/3/21 Parent Self Care 8/3/21

3 Ways to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Parenting

Curiosity is a less talked about element that boosts parental flexibility, resilience and creativity. Let’s dive into the three tools you can use to increase curiosity, wonder and flexibility in your parenting.