My Journey Towards Mindful Parenting

By Cheryl Blackington from Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness

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Cheryl Blackington will be leading the Mindful Parenting Workshop November 4th at Renew Mama 12-5 PM.ReImagine bringing mindfulness into your parenting journey. Imagine finding a source of peace and acceptance with yourself and your kids, even at the worst of times.  Imagine being able to take a breath and pause before you react in an unhelpful way. Imagine developing a self care ritual so you don’t feel so overwhelmed and so stressed.  Parents have a huge impact on their children. Our kids watch us and model our actions, words, and emotions based on how we conduct ourselves.  It is not so much what you say, as what you do.

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Amanda’s Favorite Postpartum Essentials

The weeks are approaching fast, I can’t believe I only have 5 weeks left being pregnant with my 3rd baby. In honor of prepping for baby number 3, I’ve gathered some of my favorite postpartum essentials. I’m a girl of comfort and ease so comfy nursing bras, pajamas, and fuzzy socks are definitely on the list. Enjoy mamas! (more…)

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