The Mindful Motherhood Blog
The Mindful Motherhood Blog was created after my oldest son attended a childcare program that specialized in mindful and respectful caregiving. I was immediately drawn to the notion of tapping into our parental instincts and rethinking how we view our relationship with our children. I believe there isn’t a one size fits all parenting philosophy, but doing what works best for your family though intentional actions, behaviors and mindsets.
Full of hope and fury for our next generation, I devoted the past 5 years implementing mindful parenting practices in classrooms, though coaching and right inside the four walls of my home. I’m here share my passion with you.
My hope is the Mindful Motherhood Blog becomes an invaluable resource for you. I try to stuff it with tons of practical, sound advice that you can implement into your own parenting style. Remember, mindful parenting isn’t about being the perfect parent, but an intentional one.
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Recent Blog Posts...
When Can You Tell if Your Child is Spirited?
I get this question all the time, so I thought I would share our story and first “ah ha” moment
Creative Strategies to Foster Responsibility and Teamwork at Home
I’ve been parenting alone while Matthew is traveling all week for work. This week, I’ve had to ask my older
How to Teach Your Child How to Ride a Pedal Bike
A few weeks ago, we took the day to teach our 4 year old how to ride a 2-wheeled bike.
Traveling to Kauai with Kids
We have now traveled to every Hawaiian Island with kids! Many people have asked us what our favorite island
Delaying Kindergarten: An educator and mom perspective
If you google “delaying kindergarten”, you will find polarized opinions as well as polarized research backing both sides. Some argue that an extra year is a “gift of time” and other argue that an extra year is a “theft of opportunity”.
Quiet Time
If your child has dropped their nap, or is about to drop their nap, you might know the sinking panic
Kirsten Russell
Mindful Mother, TeacherRecent Posts
When Can You Tell if Your Child is Spirited?
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