Motherhood, marriage, managing meltdowns—life’s full of M-words, right?Â
Luckily, some of the best words that bring comfort, encouragement, and joy also start with M! 😅
This post is a passion project for anyone who loves exploring the diverse landscape of English grammar and wants a much more holistic overview of how language affects family life.
Did you have penpals (or pen pals, I assume both might be correct😅) when you were a kid?
If so, you know what I mean when writing about waiting for the post to arrive, searching for new (and of course beautiful) letter papers for your next letter… finally meeting your pen-friend personally during a summer vacation 😊
​Oh sweet memories!
But do you know what, as I find it really relaxing to handwrite my letters, and I am still in touch with my “good old” penfriend (btw a mother of a Little Girl by now as well 😊), I decided to give snail mail another try!
But this time we both have “mom brains” 😅 a penpal tracker will come really handy to keep track of our sending!
Before diving into the exact summer self-care practices, I would like to highlight one important aspect that is not easy to keep in mind as a mom, but I think we should – or at least try to 😊
Do What Makes You Happy!
You know, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking care of your personal life and mental health will help you be the best version of yourself.Â
So, let’s embrace the sun-filled days and make the most of these summer months. 🌞
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with kindness and curiosity. Starting this practice at a young age can be incredibly beneficial, and there are many fun ways to practice it with your kids.
How can mindfulness quotes and affirmations help us to support our children in growing happy, healthy, and resilient? I am now working with a lady who is developing a special tool, a set of mindfulness cards that are targeting mainly parents, helping them to find their inner peace, and their life purpose and be able…
Mom burnout, something many of us have felt, arises from a combination of factors. Juggling various roles – career, caregiver, partner – can leave us stretched thin. Societal pressures to excel in every area amplify stress. Yet, often we overlook the essential self-care that’s crucial for recharging. It’s like trying to run on an empty tank.
Recognizing these triggers empowers us to combat burnout. Let’s dive into some common mom burnout symptoms to make finding solutions easier!
Mindfulness is something we should all try to practice day by day, and there are some activities for kids and families that can help us to be more present and have more quality time alone and together as well!
Journaling for Moms I used to do journaling as a kid and a teen… definitely enjoyed seeing my thoughts on paper 😀 Now as a Mother, I find journaling a great way to have some me-time and recharge my batteries and mental wellness. Journaling also helps your thoughts get organized! I recently came across a…
