If you’ve ever tried to talk through behavior or feelings with a child who is clearly dysregulated, you already know this truth: You can’t reason with a nervous system that feels unsafe. Before kids can reflect, apologize, problem-solve, or even name a feeling, their bodies have to calm first. In our home, especially with theContinue reading “Helping Kids Regulate Their Bodies: Proprioceptive, Vestibular, and Rhythmic Input Explained”
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Blended and Beautiful: Navigating Motherhood in a Mixed Family
Blending a family is one of the hardest, and most rewarding, things I’ve ever done. It’s a mix of chaos, grace, and endless love. Every child in our home has a different story, yet together, we’ve built something beautifully ours. This post is about learning to let go of perfection, embrace connection, and see the real beauty in raising a blended family with love at its center.
Unsolicited Advice: When Family Means Well but Misses the Mark
As moms, we’re constantly surrounded by advice, from family, friends, and even strangers who “mean well.” But sometimes, those comments sting or leave us doubting ourselves. I’ve learned to take advice with gratitude, set gentle boundaries, and remember that what matters most is doing what works for our family. Especially in a blended home, peace comes from trusting your own path, not following everyone else’s.
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