by smaclaughlin | Mar 30, 2019 | books, mindful parenting, motherhood, positive parenting
I was delighted to receive an advance copy of Rebecca Eanes’ new book, The Gift of a Happy Mother. Rebecca has a way with words and cuts through all the noise to what matters most: your relationship with your child. There are no fancy techniques, but plenty of...
by smaclaughlin | Jan 14, 2018 | mindful parenting, mindfulness, modeling, screen time
Alright people. I’m gonna give it to you straight. I have not been writing regularly and there are likely many reasons for that. But, I discovered one in particular lately, and I feel the need to share. Back story: My 9-year-old challenged me to take a 24-hour break...
by smaclaughlin | Jul 3, 2017 | books, mindful parenting, mindfulness, resources
A new way of thinking about motherhood and how to care for yourself just like you care for your children. Read an excerpt from Feng Shui Mommy by Bailey Gaddis here: Before she was a beloved pregnancy blogger, certified birthing doula, and childbirth preparation...
by smaclaughlin | Jun 21, 2016 | emotional intelligence, mindful parenting, mindfulness, review, self-care
I preach about mindfulness for grown-ups a lot. I often sum-up how one can be a more connected, responsive, peaceful parent by saying, “It’s a mindfulness practice.” Paying closer attention to the narrative you’re telling yourself will always...
by smaclaughlin | Mar 2, 2016 | brain science, emotional intelligence, mindful parenting, modeling, PEAK Parenting, resiliency
Making the leap to a New Parenting Paradigm is a shift in your mindset. You can do it! You can: Understand kid’s brains (and behavior) better. Stay mindful of your own emotional state. Set the “tone and temperature” in your home. Stop the fruitless...
by smaclaughlin | Jan 31, 2016 | emotional intelligence, mindful parenting, perspective
IMAGINE IT: not feeling so angry feeling grounded and centered in yourself not getting triggered all the time keeping the “big picture” in mind not taking your children’s behavior as personally It’s TOTALLY POSSIBLE! Jump in and COMMIT to some...
