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Hi, I'm Kyriaki
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Let's be honest, the best part of being a mom is the mom friends right? Kidding. (Kind of.)
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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...
denmother
Jan 14, 20223 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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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May 2, 20213 min read
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
denmother
Apr 13, 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...
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Mar 2, 20214 min read
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...
denmother
Feb 11, 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
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...
denmother
Jan 30, 20214 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
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...
denmother
Jan 16, 20214 min read
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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Jan 7, 20214 min read
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...
denmother
Dec 29, 20204 min read
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...
denmother
Dec 17, 20207 min read
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...
denmother
Dec 12, 20206 min read
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...
denmother
Dec 11, 20204 min read
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...
denmother
Nov 28, 20205 min read
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?!...
denmother
Nov 27, 20206 min read
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...
denmother
Nov 22, 20204 min read
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