denmother
How I cope with anxiety in parenting
I never struggled with anxiety before having kids, even in a high stress profession like being a News Reporter or working nearly 24 hours...
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!
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denmother
- May 29
- 2 min
How to be happy in parenting... and in life
I know, I know… it’s a bold claim to assume I have the answer to yours, or anyone else’s happiness. But hear me out. After going through...
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denmother
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Rewards vs. Bribes: What's OK when it comes to parenting and what's not
If you are like me and you have studied many different parenting methods, then you have likely heard over and over what experts deem as...
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denmother
- Mar 15
- 3 min
Healthy Habits for a Happy Home
As my kids are getting older and I am able to pursue my dreams more and more, I am realizing how much my habits and routines are helping...
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denmother
- Feb 21
- 4 min
My recipe for better toddler sleep
Sleep, or the lack thereof, is such a major part of parenting. And while no two kids are exactly alike, and no two parents or parenting...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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