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Break free from the grip of Mom Guilt and embrace a journey of self-compassion and gratitude. Practical actions to shift your mindset, widen your perspective, and nurture a positive parenting experience. Lets release guilt, embrace imperfections, and reclaim control of our emotions!
Ditch perfection. Parenting with Gratitude® shows how noticing what’s already good can change everything—from burnout to badass self-trust.
Ditch the pressure to be perfect. This guide challenges intensive parenting and offers a self-trust-based path to joyful, imperfect parenting.
Recently I decided to ask the ChatGPT AI machine the question: How does Gratitude Improve Parenting? I know from personal experience that gratitude has improved my relationship with my kids, self, and partner — but I wanted to hear what the research AI had to say.
According to psychologists, burnout is a physiological and psychological state we can reach when the following things go off the rails: Sleep, Healthy Choices (whatever that means to you), Resources, and Support. A state means it’s temporary - which is a good thing, right? That’s our first step out of the tunnel. Perspective to see that even though everything is a mess and so heavy and demanding, it is temporary can help.
Inside each one of these blog posts, I do hope you find something that resonates with you and helps you to feel like a GoodAF mom - because you are! Let’s get into parenting with gratitude.
Not everyone is going to agree on what is optimal for how often to practice gratitude (even the scientists are split) but I have a clear reason why every day should be your goal.
You won’t want to miss this post because it will explain why gratitude is going to change your relationship with motherhood.
Yes, we can have the intention to be better parents, but if that means we are unhappy parents then maybe it’s time for a system breakdown.
Let’s face we all go through some form of Caregiver Burnout at one point or another - how can gratitude help?
2020 has tested our collective patience. I don’t think anyone will come out of this year the same as we all went in. Could this be a good time to shake up your parenting then? It’s already a marathon why not make a few tweaks to make the experience a bit more fulfilling - for us.
Parenting with gratitude is an easy way to shift your daily experience from frustration to happiness and contentment.
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Looking for simple ways to cultivate gratitude with your family this March? Despite the lingering chill and unpredictable weather, this month offers plenty of opportunities to embrace small moments of joy and connection. From celebrating the first signs of spring to finding gratitude in everyday routines, this post shares meaningful ideas to help you welcome the season with warmth and intention.
Discover how awe deepens our connections and enhances parental gratitude. Research shows that awe often arises in moments of shared experience, reinforcing meaning and positive emotions in caregiving.
Tired of the overused “fill your cup” parenting advice? You don’t need to add more—you need to trust what’s already inside. Parenting will shake you, but what spills out isn’t about lack—it’s about noticing your strengths.
Looking for simple and meaningful ways to practice gratitude with your family this February? From creating a gratitude chain to planting seeds of appreciation, these fun activities will help you foster connection, mindfulness, and joy all month long.
Parenting can feel relentless, but what if the key to more joy and less stress is already around you? Discover how noticing small moments of beauty can boost resilience, strengthen self-trust, and shift your parenting perspective.
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Looking for simple ways to cultivate gratitude with your family this March? Despite the lingering chill and unpredictable weather, this month offers plenty of opportunities to embrace small moments of joy and connection. From celebrating the first signs of spring to finding gratitude in everyday routines, this post shares meaningful ideas to help you welcome the season with warmth and intention.
Tired of the overused “fill your cup” parenting advice? You don’t need to add more—you need to trust what’s already inside. Parenting will shake you, but what spills out isn’t about lack—it’s about noticing your strengths.
Parenting is hard, but are we making it harder on ourselves? The Second Arrow concept from Buddhism explains how our reaction to stress can add unnecessary suffering. So just how can Parenting with Gratitude® can help shift your perspective?
Parental burnout is real—57% of parents report experiencing it (Ohio State, 2024). But how is burnout different from everyday stress? Learn the signs, the science behind it, and how gratitude can help parents regain balance and resilience. Take the burnout quiz to see where you stand.
When we parent with gratitude, we don’t ignore the hard stuff; we simply choose to see the good alongside it. Over time, this duality creates a resilient, mindful approach to life—one where gratitude becomes a trait, not just a fleeting state.
Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, I start out each year by making a list of how I want to feel. Try this and many other ways to plant the seeds of gratitude at home in the new year.
As the holiday spirit fills our homes, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of festive preparations, particularly when our attention tends to center on creating magical moments for our kids. However, amid the merry mayhem, it's the perfect time to add activities that not only nurture family connection, but also cultivate gratitude.
Exploring the transformative power of pragmatic hope and gratitude, this post delves into making modern parenthood a more fulfilling and manageable journey with simple practices you can add to your existing routine.
Discover the importance of slowing down in November to embrace gratitude with family. Explore simple ideas and activities to make this season more meaningful. #TakeBackNovember
Discover how gratitude can revive unstructured play, reduce stress, and create safer, closer-knit communities for your kids.
Celebrate World Gratitude Day by expressing appreciation to those who support your family. Discover why this annual tradition in September offers a perfect opportunity to thank the everyday heroes in our lives and explore kid-approved ways to infuse gratitude into your September routines!
Looking to experts makes sense, but have you ever felt worse after trying a few hacks and tricks? Me too. This is why…
OK, so there’s some debate about where your toddler should sleep, right? Well, this post breaks it all down, and hopefully, it will help you find the sweet spot for your family!
OK, just how do Post-Concert Amnesia and Motherhood relate and how can we be more present for big moments in life? I’m sure you can guess…
Break free from the grip of Mom Guilt and embrace a journey of self-compassion and gratitude. Practical actions to shift your mindset, widen your perspective, and nurture a positive parenting experience. Lets release guilt, embrace imperfections, and reclaim control of our emotions!
Embrace the Fun: Including Yourself in Summer Planning for Type-A Moms: Planned to the gills, and we are burned out in week 2 - did you forget to include a few FUN things for yourself last year, Mama? I know I did. Let’s avoid summer burnout together this year starting with this free planning sheet.
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OK, so there’s some debate about where your toddler should sleep, right? Well, this post breaks it all down, and hopefully, it will help you find the sweet spot for your family!
Our question today is the following: My almost 4-year-old has developed a bad habit of waking in the middle of the night and coming into my room to ask for water, milk, etc, every night, and I am exhausted. What do I do? Also, should I hire a night doula to get some sleep, and then they can teach him not to get up?
Ok, those first few weeks with a baby there is no such thing as a bedtime routine. I mea who even knows when the day begins and ends really? But as things start to settle around 3 or 4 months, you can start to introduce the building blocks of a nice, calm and connected baby bedtime routine. And one that is easily shared with your partner, caregiver, and grandparents even.
So what is the difference between a successful toddler sleep routine and their “baby” routine? Well, it starts with the desire to “Do It Myself!” - and it ends with eventually saying Good Bye to their crib. Want to start a dreamy toddler bedtime routine? Grab these tools.
I bet you never thought a Toddler Bedtime Routine could also be dreamy, calm, and relaxed. I’m guessing bedtime is still a struggle despite the stories, songs, books, and music. I will ask a few questions that may seem counterintuitive but could help ease this all-to-common parenting battle…
Your perfect sleeper is gone; overnight, they were replaced with a screaming, exhausted, and cranky zombie child who just won’t sleep through the night anymore. Is it a toddler sleep regression or toddler sleep problems?
Are you ready to admit you have a toddler? Here’s a few tips for upgrading the bedtime routine.
This is an unprecedented time for parents. Caring for a baby or toddler non-stop with no breaks, wildfires making the air unbreathable, and kids bouncing off the walls and furniture - I’m with you because, in addition to being a professional nanny, I am a mom too. I wrote the book that helps your toddler go back to sleep at night called The Middle of the Night Book.
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Looking for simple ways to cultivate gratitude with your family this March? Despite the lingering chill and unpredictable weather, this month offers plenty of opportunities to embrace small moments of joy and connection. From celebrating the first signs of spring to finding gratitude in everyday routines, this post shares meaningful ideas to help you welcome the season with warmth and intention.
Looking for simple and meaningful ways to practice gratitude with your family this February? From creating a gratitude chain to planting seeds of appreciation, these fun activities will help you foster connection, mindfulness, and joy all month long.
Parenting can feel relentless, but what if the key to more joy and less stress is already around you? Discover how noticing small moments of beauty can boost resilience, strengthen self-trust, and shift your parenting perspective.
When we parent with gratitude, we don’t ignore the hard stuff; we simply choose to see the good alongside it. Over time, this duality creates a resilient, mindful approach to life—one where gratitude becomes a trait, not just a fleeting state.
Practicing gratitude can transform parenting. Backed by research, this post explores how gratitude builds resilience, enhances self-worth, and creates meaning in the chaos of raising kids. Get started with actionable tips and joy to follow!
Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, I start out each year by making a list of how I want to feel. Try this and many other ways to plant the seeds of gratitude at home in the new year.
As the holiday spirit fills our homes, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of festive preparations, particularly when our attention tends to center on creating magical moments for our kids. However, amid the merry mayhem, it's the perfect time to add activities that not only nurture family connection, but also cultivate gratitude.
Celebrate World Gratitude Day by expressing appreciation to those who support your family. Discover why this annual tradition in September offers a perfect opportunity to thank the everyday heroes in our lives and explore kid-approved ways to infuse gratitude into your September routines!
Can we find happiness by looking within and choosing ourselves first? I share my experience of how focusing on gratitude helped me notice the good and how I use my Parenting with Gratitude™ formula to inspire my daily gratitude practice.
The cultural expectations of parenting and the impact of Intensive Parenting on Parents' Mental Health — plus a practice to help you get through!
What if I told you that your toddler’s crusty nose could be a great source of happiness and well-being? You would probably say gross, Stef.
Learn how to parent with gratitude by following the simple equation of Intention + Attention + Action + Repetition = Results. Start with setting a GoodAF Mom Intention, such as being a happier and kinder person.
Recently I decided to ask the ChatGPT AI machine the question: How does Gratitude Improve Parenting? I know from personal experience that gratitude has improved my relationship with my kids, self, and partner — but I wanted to hear what the research AI had to say.
A fresh take on motherhood can follow these steps reflecting, remembering, and reorientating, which will lead to new growth.
I love it. It’s such a simple formula — but of course, instead of a Hot Girl Walk, I go on Hot Mom Walks. My Hot Mom Walks are filled with gratitude, and also self-confidence boosting hip swings, but also I like to reflect on my goals for my self-growth…
According to psychologists, burnout is a physiological and psychological state we can reach when the following things go off the rails: Sleep, Healthy Choices (whatever that means to you), Resources, and Support. A state means it’s temporary - which is a good thing, right? That’s our first step out of the tunnel. Perspective to see that even though everything is a mess and so heavy and demanding, it is temporary can help.
Inside each one of these blog posts, I do hope you find something that resonates with you and helps you to feel like a GoodAF mom - because you are! Let’s get into parenting with gratitude.
These are the building blocks of what I call ‘Parenting with Gratitude’. We don’t need to clean the slate, only amplify what is already here and true, rescue our minds from habitual thoughts and reactions and connect with the humans around us.
It’s when we look outside ourselves for affirmation or confirmation that’s when we get into trouble. What can we do to quiet the comparing mind?
Sure, sometimes you’re just not grateful. Let’s be honest, we have all been on the receiving end of a gift we weren’t totally excited about. Maybe one that is a little bit ridiculous, like a complicated puzzle for a 2-year-old, but we want to be nice, so we fawn gratefulness - but are we grateful?
Not everyone is going to agree on what is optimal for how often to practice gratitude (even the scientists are split) but I have a clear reason why every day should be your goal.
This will sound weird, but Beyoncé helped me deal with my resentment. Specifically, the resentment around my partner not helping - after we had our first baby, sure, but even later once we had two, and they were much older. The resentment and indignation had built up - and bitterness had taken over my mind and thoughts.
You won’t want to miss this post because it will explain why gratitude is going to change your relationship with motherhood.
I am obsessed with gratitude because it has changed how I view the world. I grew up in New England, so I celebrated the negative. But that all changed…
Your intention to parent differently stems from a deep well of courage. Did you know that?
Let’s train your brain to notice the good with a free Gratitude Mantra every week - download the wallpaper to your phone, no email address required.
Betting on a mindset shift to combat family trauma can feel like “not enough” but if you have faith you can use your intention to parent differently as the catalyst for so much change.
The negativity bias gets in the way of parenting differently, but gratitude can help with that!
We do not know when it will end or how, so while we are here, we must cherish the moments that enrich and fulfill and do everything we can to protect those we love.
Yes, we can have the intention to be better parents, but if that means we are unhappy parents then maybe it’s time for a system breakdown.
Nighttime waking happens. Learn the steps to take to make it a short and sweet adventure - not a midnight playtime.