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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...
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denmother
Hi, I'm Kyriaki
I'm a wife and mom to two boys, ages 7 and 4. 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
- 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 28, 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
- Mar 2, 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 11, 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 6, 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 30, 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 7, 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 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 28, 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 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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denmother
- Nov 19, 2020
- 6 min
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...
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