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in Mindful MomTo the Mom Who’s Searching for Balance
If I had to pick ONE thing moms tell me they find most challenging, it would certainly be the constant juggle between the children’s needs, cooking, cleaning, other daily chores, work, and finding time for themselves. It’s a constant, relentless quest for the unicorn known as balance. But does the idea of balance really help […] More
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Anxiety Through the Roof? Here’s How Your Maternal Brain has Changed
What was the most surprising, unexpected emotion you felt after your first child was born? For me, it was the sudden, profound feeling that from that moment on, my sense of safety was forever tied to the wellbeing of this tiny human being in my arms. It was an overwhelming feeling – one I never […] More
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in Mindful Mom
How to Stop Feeling Inadequate Today with These 7 Simple Words
I know that terrible feeling you’re experiencing….for me it was like sinking into quicksand. You never get the sleep you need. Your body aches. It seems you can never get anything done, because something – or someone – always interrupts you. And you think, “How can I, as a mother, have the right to say […] More
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To the Mom Who Wonders How to Deal With Her Rage
I often hear from moms how you’d like to be more patient with your toddler’s tantrums, with the baby who isn’t sleeping, or simply with handling everyday tasks like getting out of the house with small children. You feel bad, clearly, for losing your temper or giving into frustrations, but perhaps there is a fear […] More
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in Mindful Mom
Confessions of a Mom: What I Learned About Anxiety and Feeling Unworthy
“My kids would be better off with a different mom. Someone who doesn’t yell and has more patience with them. I’m not good enough for them.” I look at that statement and feel sorry for the mother who felt that way then I remember it was me and not too long ago. Despite seeing to […] More
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5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Your Coronavirus Anxiety
When unsettling events happen in the world around us, either globally or locally, our nervous systems are activated. Especially with all of the media coverage and panic about Coronavirus, and the uncertainty of not knowing what’s going to happen, we’re all a bit anxious. Here are five simple things you can do right now to […] More
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9 Tips to Overcome Your Fears of Getting Back in Shape
The Struggle of Exercising for an Ex-Athlete after Giving Birth A lot of women, athletes included, find it a struggle to have the will and the energy to get back into exercising after giving birth. I know for me, it was one of the hardest things to do—decide to take the time away for myself […] More
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Study Shows that Being a Mother is Equivalent to 2.5 Full-Time Jobs
Motherhood is something that many would describe as being a full-time job. But new research has confirmed what every parent already knows. It’s actually a lot more work than a traditional 9-5 job. The survey asked 2000 American moms of children aged 5 to 12, to analyze their weekly schedule. The study revealed that the […] More
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Why are We So Triggered by the Coronavirus?
Why are we so triggered by the coronavirus crisis? Why do we see people in the shops buying everything that they find, and in other circumstances, see people that carelessly go on with their own lives as if nothing is happening? Why is this happening at the nervous level? This coronavirus crisis deeply triggers our […] More
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8 Ways Crafting Will Improve Your Well-Being
If you have ever been engrossed in making a quilt or knitting a cardigan, you’ll have an idea of the satisfaction one can derive from such a pastime. But the benefits of engaging in a creative pursuit like crafts goes beyond a personal feeling of satisfaction – crafting actually holds significant psychological and social benefits, […] More
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What is Experiential Learning in Montessori?
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: So one thing I wanted to ask you about Montessori is around experiential learning. We know, like […] More
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An In-depth Look at Zika Virus and Pregnancy
This article is part of a video series with Dr. Changa Kurukularatne, a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine; he is a father of four. Dr. Changa has worked in multiple countries from the U.S. to New Zealand and Singapore. Dr. Linnea: Talking about blurred lines, I feel that, especially given your background in […] More
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How to Deal With Siblings Conflict
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: And this is also a great strategy to deal with the siblings’ conflict? Sharon: Yes. Dr. Linnea: […] More
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Migraines Relief With 5 Proven Supplements
Some supplements might provide migraines relief: there’s evidence they can ease the intensity or frequency of migraine attacks. Migraine is a painful and debilitating condition that is more than just a headache. While a throbbing headache is the main symptom, a migraine attack often goes hand in hand with other symptoms like disturbed vision, sensitivity […] More
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How Airway Pollution Impacts Your Child Airway Infections
This article is part of a video series with Dr. Changa Kurukularatne, a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine; he is a father of four. Dr. Changa has worked in multiple countries from the U.S. to New Zealand and Singapore. Dr. Linnea: Talking about airway infections and issues, there was a recent study by […] More
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How Montessori Fosters Patience and Sharing in Children
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: The other thing that comes with this to my mind is patience, that’s another thing that the […] More
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How to Keep Germs at Bay During Flu Season
This article is part of a video series with Dr. Changa Kurukularatne, a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine; he is a father of four. Dr. Changa has worked in multiple countries from the U.S. to New Zealand and Singapore. Dr. Linnea: Speaking about keeping germs at bay, what would you recommend during flu […] More
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How to Nurture Kindness in Children
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: And what about kindness? Because that comes right next, right? Like developing kindness. Really, you were saying […] More
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How to Manage Extreme Nausea and Vomiting in a Child
This article is part of a video series with Dr. Changa Kurukularatne, a specialist in infectious diseases and internal medicine; he is a father of four. Dr. Changa has worked in multiple countries from the U.S. to New Zealand and Singapore. Dr. Changa: This is a very, very common public health issue that I’ve certainly […] More
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How to Establish Boundaries and Manage Tantrums
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: So how do you keep the right balance between setting boundaries and developing and fostering their independence? […] More
