Support for moms | denmother

Hi, I'm Kyriaki

I'm a wife and mom to two boys, ages 6 and 3. Let's be honest, the best part of being a mom is the mom friends right? Kidding. (Kind of.) If you need some support, please reach out. After all, momming is easier and more fun when we do it together!

Why we no longer say “good job” to kids, and why I’m on board

denmother

Jan 14
3 min

Why we no longer say “good job” to kids, and why I’m on board

You may have been chastised for telling your kids, “good job!” at one point or another, or maybe you’ve seen another mom catch herself...

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denmother

Oct 5, 2021
3 min

Why is it so hard to let kids try?

They say a child who is always caught when they fall learns to fall with their arms UP, versus a child who is allowed to fall, who learns...

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denmother

Aug 29, 2021
3 min

Mom hacks that get me through the day

This is a no-judgement zone. As a recovering perfectionist, it’s hard to admit that I struggle and it’s also hard to admit that I cut...

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How to parent your best when you're at your worst

denmother

Jun 10, 2021
3 min

How to parent your best when you're at your worst

I don't know about you, but when things are running smoothly I'm a pretty good mom. And when my kids are at school or with a babysitter,...

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"Mom Mantras" that help me enjoy motherhood

denmother

May 3, 2021
3 min

"Mom Mantras" that help me enjoy motherhood

I am a big believer in speaking life into your world. So here are my most common "Mom Mantras" that help me not only survive motherhood,...

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What I wish moms would have told me when I was pregnant

denmother

Apr 14, 2021
3 min

What I wish moms would have told me when I was pregnant

What I wish moms would have told me when I was expecting my first baby

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denmother

Mar 3, 2021
4 min

Top 10 life sucking lies that trap moms

Being a mom is hard enough as it is, without our internal thoughts attacking us from within too. Below are the top ten lies I’ve...

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How to pursue your dreams while raising kids

denmother

Feb 12, 2021
4 min

How to pursue your dreams while raising kids

My mom gave up a law career to stay home and raise five kids. My whole life I thought she regretted this decision, even though she tells...

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Adult Temper Tantrums: Helping parents navigate their emotions

denmother

Feb 7, 2021
6 min

Adult Temper Tantrums: Helping parents navigate their emotions

Have you ever screamed at your kids? I mean red faced, screamed at them? Admit it. I have and it sucked. We had just moved into a new...

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Gamification: Making toddlerhood fun... for parents

denmother

Jan 31, 2021
4 min

Gamification: Making toddlerhood fun... for parents

I don’t know about you, but “play” does not come easily to me. Most parenting philosophies and research strongly encourage “play” as an...

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denmother

Jan 27, 2021
5 min

Positive Thoughts for Better Parenting

What do you think about all day? Have you ever stopped to think about it? A new study shows that the average human has as many as 6,000...

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Who Do You Think You Are? Why Identity Matters in Parenting

denmother

Jan 17, 2021
4 min

Who Do You Think You Are? Why Identity Matters in Parenting

Identity forms how we think about ourselves, how we interact with people and how we make decisions. We all want the best outcome for our...

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Know Where You’re Steering The Boat: Crafting Your Parenting Philosophy

denmother

Jan 8, 2021
4 min

Know Where You’re Steering The Boat: Crafting Your Parenting Philosophy

What is the end goal for parenting? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? There will be an outcome at the end of all this...

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denmother

Dec 30, 2020
4 min

Mom-Bod: What does it mean to you?

What should a mom look like? The idea of what a mom-bod should look like is an important one because it not only shapes your perception...

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denmother

Dec 18, 2020
7 min

So you hate motherhood… Now what?

You tried for months. Then it happened. You got pregnant! Quickly, though, the joy was replaced by nausea… vomiting… gas… insane mood...

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The Poop Problem: How to get your toddler to poop in the potty, not on the floor

denmother

Dec 12, 2020
6 min

The Poop Problem: How to get your toddler to poop in the potty, not on the floor

So it’s been a few days, or a few weeks, and your toddler has mastered peeing on the potty. Yay! That’s great news! But wait. There’s...

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denmother

Dec 11, 2020
4 min

ASMR for Kids: An Unexpected Sleep Aid

If you’re familiar with ASMR, then you are probably also familiar with the awkward soft talking, breathy YouTube hosts who touch various...

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denmother

Nov 29, 2020
5 min

Mom Guilt: The Struggle is Real

I remember walking down the streets of Koreatown in Los Angeles with my friend Courtney not too long ago. As we pushed strollers down the...

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denmother

Nov 27, 2020
6 min

Two-Minutes to Change Your Life

When my husband first started meditating, I’ll be honest, I thought it was kind of a waste of time. But also, who has time to meditate?!...

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Turning out the lights: Helping your child overcome a fear of the dark

denmother

Nov 22, 2020
4 min

Turning out the lights: Helping your child overcome a fear of the dark

My second son had the benefit of a dark room from day one and has been a great sleeper his whole life. But my first son... Well, let's...

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