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Archive for March, 2009

Is saying “no” hard for you?

Posted in Self-care, communication, tagged , , , , on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If you are regularly overwhelmed, often feel resentful or are just plain tired a lot, you might one of the many mamas who have a hard time saying “no.” Being able to choose what you give your precious time and energy to is vital to having a happy, harmonious life. Every time you say “yes” [...]

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The yoga of motherhood

Posted in Connected Parenting, Health and Healing, being present, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 27, 2009 | 4 Comments »

Tuesday was my birthday! My birthday gift to myself was a morning of yoga, eating soup while reading a magazine and piddling around the store, taking 10 minutes to pick out a yummy organic chocolate bar. I hadn’t been to a “regular” (non-pregnancy/postpartum) yoga class since before I got pregnant with the monkey. This is [...]

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Are you mothering boys?

Posted in communication, writing, tagged , , , , , , on March 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »

As the mama of two boys, I sometimes feel like I don’t know how to speak their language or figure out what they need. Boys and girls can be so different! And I want to celebrate and honor their differences and strengths rather than struggle with them! My Tranquil Parent article this week is an [...]

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Happy birthday little monkey!

Posted in Children growing up, being present, mama wisdom, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

On saturday, the little monkey turned two! This has been a big year with so many changes. Often when are in the middle of the everyday work of mothering, we forget to pause and reflect on the growth and development of our little ones. Taking time to do that can be such a rich experience! [...]

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Perspective

Posted in Children growing up, Health and Healing, tagged , , , , , , , on March 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The little monkey and I are recovering from an eventful trip to Austin last week to see Sweet Boy. Our trip started on a mellow note. The little guy had a blast on our flight to Dallas to see my family. He even got to sit in the cock pit and pretend to fly the [...]

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How is your pelvic floor?

Posted in Health and Healing on March 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

After having a baby or two, you might notice that your pelvic floor is not as strong as it used to be. Maybe you can’t laugh anymore without peeing your pants, maybe sex just feels “different” or you might even have unexplained pain. And even if you aren’t having any specific problems now, research shows [...]

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Teaching manners, a mindful approach

Posted in Connected Parenting, communication, writing on March 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

My Tranquil Parent article this week is all about teaching kids manners, from a more mindful and connected perspective. If you don’t want to nag or shame your kids into using polite words, here are some ideas for a different approach!

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Boosting your kids’ immune systems

Posted in Health and Healing, writing, tagged , , , , , , on March 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I don’t know about you, but we have really been fighting the colds and flu this winter. It has been an especially hard season for many families. I am always looking for ways to support our family’s health naturally. From treating pink eye with breast milk to using oil of oregano to fight viruses, I [...]

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Ah…a nice cup of hot tea

Posted in Uncategorized on March 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

What are your cues to slow down and relax? On your busiest days, do you take a moment to pause and feel your body, notice your energy level and re-group? I have discovered that a few minutes of noticing my breath and slowing down my mind can do wonders for lowering my stress level and [...]

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