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Hi, I'm Kyriaki
your newest mom friend!
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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Finding power in parenting
Parenting can be overwhelming. Since when did we become the adults? Suddenly we have to make all the decisions? Should they go to school...
denmother
Jan 17, 20243 min read
5 things the NFL taught me about motherhood
It's Football season and even if you aren't a sports fan, there is a lot we as moms can learn from professional football players. After...
denmother
Oct 5, 20234 min read
Are you a bad mom? How to know for sure
Spoiler alert - the fact that you are asking the question, “Am I a bad mom?” is proof that you are NOT a bad mom. There are very, very...
denmother
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Making the most of your time: tips and tricks to maximize your time as a busy mom and love your life
In motherhood, there’s always so much to do and so little time… These are my favorite tips and tricks to maximize your time as a mom....
denmother
Apr 15, 20232 min read
More hacks for coping with anxiety in motherhood
Like a lot of moms, my battle with anxiety began when I first had kids. I've posted about anxiety before, but I would love to add a few...
denmother
Feb 18, 20233 min read
Taking the long view in parenting: When it helps and when it hurts
I’m always thinking ahead. I think most moms are like that. We see the fire that needs to be put out before it even starts, we plan for...
denmother
Nov 5, 20222 min read
Unloading the Mental Load: helping moms cope with the day to day of motherhood
You’ve probably heard the term “Mental Load” tossed around quite a bit. But what does it mean? “Mental Load” is a term that refers to the...
denmother
Oct 17, 20222 min read
PTSD & Motherhood: How common it is and how to recognize the symptoms
When we think of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we often think of military members or those who have suffered catastrophic...
denmother
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Generations of Motherhood, Generations of Pain
Let me tell you about the great-great grandmother I met recently. Let me tell you about her graceful elegance and quiet demeanor. Let me...
denmother
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Summer travel tips for families
Travel with kids is never a vacation… but it’s always an adventure! Whether you’re traveling by plane, car, train or boat this Summer,...
denmother
Jul 9, 20223 min read
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
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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...
denmother
May 29, 20222 min read
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...
denmother
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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...
denmother
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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...
denmother
Aug 28, 20213 min read
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,...
denmother
Jun 9, 20213 min read
"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,...
denmother
May 2, 20213 min read
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...
denmother
Mar 2, 20214 min read
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...
denmother
Feb 6, 20216 min read
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...
denmother
Jan 26, 20215 min read
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