Blog Index
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“Regulated”: What is it?
For her 7th birthday, my daughter got an alarm clock, and you might be surprised by how it left us a little less than “regulated.” Let me backtrack just a little for context. My 7…
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Moms & Unmet Expectations
Another Mother’s Day has come and gone (or perhaps “Mothers’ Day” if we want to punctuate it correctly). For many of us it’s a day with mixed feelings: joy, grief, and gratitude, just to name…
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Mindsets for Movement: Help for Moms
We know all the “shoulds” of movement and many of the benefits. Coping with overwhelm and overstimulation is a huge part of that benefit, because it stimulates our senses that are grounding and calming… but…
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Co-Regulation: An Overstimulated Mom’s Most Underestimated Tool
I’ll just say it out of the gate in case you don’t have time to read it all. Because if you’re reading this in December, chances are you’re super busy, or (like me) you’re serving…
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Are You a Highly Sensitive Person?
Overstimulation might just be part of your puzzle if you’re a highly sensitive person. It’s easy to get stuck on the hard part of being a highly sensitive person– dealing with overstimulation. But being a…
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The Limits of Minimalism: Addressing Visual Overwhelm for Moms
How do you feel about minimalism? Maybe a little bit of a love/hate relationship if you’re an overstimulated mom, especially if visual overload is a pain point. Can I just tell you how relieved I…
