Family Gratitude Ideas: March
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.
What’s in Your Parenting Cup?
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.
Why Parenting Feels So Hard—And How to Make It Easier
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?
Burned Out or Just Stressed? How to Tell the Difference
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.
Mindful Awareness for Parents
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.
Family Gratitude Ideas: January
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.
Family Gratitude Ideas: December
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.
Hope as Your Anchor: Navigating Modern Parenthood with Optimism
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.
Slow November: Family Gratitude Ideas and Activities
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
Yes, the kids are worse for you - and now there's proof.
Uncover why the kids are worse for us and what we can do about it as moms.
Gratitude Practice: Community Gratitude Events
Discover how gratitude can revive unstructured play, reduce stress, and create safer, closer-knit communities for your kids.
World Gratitude Day: Family Activites
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!
Why Most Parenting Advice Doesn't Work.
Looking to experts makes sense, but have you ever felt worse after trying a few hacks and tricks? Me too. This is why…
Where should my 2-year-old sleep and other questions...
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!
Blank Memories: Embracing Unforgettable Moments
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…
Controlled by Mom Guilt
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!
Avoiding Summer Burnout
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.
Cracking the Gratitude Code: A No-BS Guide for Type-A Moms
Unleash your inner goodAF mom with this no-BS guide to cracking the gratitude code.: practical tips and scientific insights tailored for Type A moms. Overcome motivation hurdles and enhance your motherhood journey.
Understanding Parenting Self-Doubt with Dr. Laura Froyen
Exploring the impact of thoughts on parental self-worth, gain insights into parenting outcomes and children's behavior in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Laura Froyen.
Parenting Differently: Choosing a Grateful Life
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.