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Finding Awe in Parenthood: A Shift in Perspective

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.

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The Myth of a Perfect Motherhood

Uncover why modern motherhood can differ from expectations and how shifting societal narratives empower you to raise the next generation.

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Gratitude Practices, gratitude, parenting, relationships Stef Tousignant 10/22/23 Gratitude Practices, gratitude, parenting, relationships Stef Tousignant 10/22/23

Gratitude Practice: Community Gratitude Events

Discover how gratitude can revive unstructured play, reduce stress, and create safer, closer-knit communities for your kids.

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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. 

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Podcast, parenting, mantras, gratitude, relationships Stef Tousignant 12/27/22 Podcast, parenting, mantras, gratitude, relationships Stef Tousignant 12/27/22

Being Grateful for What Sucks

Laundry, dishes, playroom messes — reframing the things that suck in our lives.

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Gratitude feels too Awkward...

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?

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Learning to Let Go of Resentment

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.

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Turn Late-Night Wakeups into Moments of Connection

The Middle of the Night Book isn’t just a bedtime story—it’s a mindful ritual that helps parents and children regulate together. Rooted in presence and gratitude, this book transforms sleepless nights into opportunities for calm and connection.

✨ Because even at 2 AM, parenting can be a moment of grace ✨

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The Middle of the Night Book
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