By Blended Family Frappe
Stepparenting itself— that is, forming a relationship with someone else's kid— isn't the hard part. It's the intense, conflicted emotions you experience as part of the transition into becoming a stepparent that are the real killer.
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When we’re upset with someone, we’re often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, “Oh, it’s just a small matter; it’s not important.” But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron speaking on Bodhicitta and relationships.
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A kinder, more compassionate world starts with kind and compassionate kids. In Raising Good Humans, you’ll find powerful and practical strategies to break free from “reactive parenting” habits and raise kind, cooperative, and confident kids.
Mary Ann Christie Burnside, Ed.D. is a developmental psychologist who specializes in relational health and mindfulness education.
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A holistic guide to becoming a more balanced, authentic, and joyful mother: Celebrity doula, pregnancy, women’s wellness, and empowerment coach Lori Bregman introduces the “five expressions of motherhood”: Action Mama, Flow Mama, Rebel Mama, Vulnerable Mama, and Free Mama.
From hormones to stretch marks, labor pains to diaper changes, motherhood is an adventure like none other. The rapid changes in your body, your lifestyle, and your very identity call for a certain mental agility.
In recent years scientists have discovered that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance our sense of well-being.
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Grounded in mindfulness and neuroscience, this pioneering book redefines discipline and outlines the five essential elements necessary for children to thrive: unconditional love, space for children to be themselves, mentorship, healthy boundaries, and mis-takes that create learning and growth...