We all want our children to learn resilience, right? This audio version of a fantastic article by Sadie McCurry (with added commentary) will show you a powerful perspective that will help ALL of us.
Posts in the "Getting Through Hard Times" category:
Unhealthy Stress & Habits? Break the Cycle! Episode 87
In this podcast, Rachel Nielson shares concrete strategies for breaking the cycle of unhealthy stress, negative self-talk, and resulting bad habits in your life.
What a Hard Hike Taught Me About Motherhood
This past fifteen years as a mom has sure taught me a lot about letting go, about getting over things, about fixing and moving on, about trial and error, and about finding beauty in the midst of hard stuff. A recent hike with my kids helped me realize all this more deeply.
Relax! It Won’t Last Forever
I hate sticky floors. But during a trip to Target, I realized that sticky floors–and whatever else is wearing my patience thin–won’t last forever.
Spiritual Sundays: Climbing Mother
Motherhood reveals a person inside you didn’t know was there. One that scares you some days. But mostly, one that is stronger, steadier, more compassionate. One that knows sacrifice. One that knows real needs. One that knows a love impossible to describe.
You are Not Alone: Episode 61
In this episode, April and Saren share ideas for finding support and comfort as we go through really hard issues that we aren’t sure we can really talk to anyone about.
I Want To Be Fabulously Ordinary
By the proverbial standards of the world, it’s easy to classify the majority of mothers, by virtue of what we do, day in and day out, as ordinary. But make sure you don’t forget to use the word ‘fabulous’ in front of that description.
Light IN the Tunnel
Do you ever feel like you’re in a tunnel, and life as a mother just feels dark, low, and uncertain? Here are my very best ideas for making those tunnels into refining moments that are full of light.
Let Go and Love
Motherhood can be overwhelming. Many women can feel “mommy burnout” more often than they care to admit. Author Amy H. Fonseca relates her experiences with mothering and how the process of “letting go” of our baggage and stress can help us see motherhood in a new light.
The “Grandma” Version of Yourself
When life gets overwhelming, sometimes it is necessary to gain a new perspective. The “grandma version” of ourselves is wise and witty and helps us to achieve the balance we need to survive the years until we do indeed become grandparents.
Spiritual Sundays: He Has Carried Me
Alone in a quiet hospital, holding her new baby, Heather Bell reminds us that God is with us, always.
When It’s Okay to Ignore Your Children (Video Included)
We’re all about looking our children in the eye, validating their feelings, and helping them feel important and heard. While I agree that it’s absolutely vital to acknowledge and validate a child’s feelings, I actually think there are times when the best thing you can do for them is to simply ignore them.