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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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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
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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
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What I thought of the Barbie Movie as a mom
What I loved and did not love about the Barbie Movie as a mom.
denmother
Jul 31, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
denmother
Jan 7, 20214 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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What I Learned in 2020: Takeaways from parenting in a pandemic
Some mom friends of mine have been surprised by how well I’ve fared through months of lockdown at home during this global COVID-19...
denmother
Nov 19, 20206 min read
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