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Children celebrate their achievements. They smile big and hand out high-fives when they first learn to spell their names. They run around giddy with excitement when they count from 1-10. And nobody seems to mind. In fact, adults realize the importance of celebrating along with them.
Unfortunately, at some point, we learn to suppress that behavior and replace it with “modesty”. From my personal experience, women tend to be especially modest about their assets, achievements, and abilities. But does this behaviour really benefit anyone? I am convinced that modesty is more damaging than anything else.
Dada, my story-telling, belly-laughing, baskin-robbins-treating grandfather passed away on June 7th. It was the first time I experienced the loss of someone so close to me.
Click “continue reading” for a fresh perspective on death.
Check out this post to find out how traditional Japanese poetry can help you communicate effectively with your children.
Training for a half-marathon is no joke. Especially for a first-timer like me. Twenty-one km is a great distance to cover by foot and the only thing that keeps me going on the 9-km training runs, is my playlist.
Little kids love animals. They are so intrigued by fuzzy caterpillars, real-life teddy bears and everything in between. They share a connection with creatures. Unfortunately, at some point, some of us learn to fear animals…beyond our survival instinct. That was me. I didn’t come close to anything that moved.
If you read or watched “The Help“, you wouldn’t forget the nanny’s warm words to the toddler who received little love from her mother:
Long after we are potty-trained, we still need to hear those words.
Living in an apartment or condo with small children can be a little tricky at times. People don’t like noise. Babies make a lot of noise. It has been a serious issue for our family, causing a lot of friction between us and the neighbours. When the problem followed us from one home to another, I knew I had to put an end to it.
Dealing with pain is easier when you do activities that make you happy (no. 5 on the list).
Life is full of ups and downs. When you go through a rough patch, pre-motherhood, you have the luxury of wallowing in your sorrows. However, once you’re a mother, that is no longer an option. Now you are suddenly very aware of how you handle these situations. Children are so in tune with their mother’s emotions, that your pain and suffering can wreak havoc on their little souls.
Today’s Mama’s Music Mantra comes from three wise little birds who tweet that the act of worrying doesn’t serve us any good. The song pick: Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae. Now turn up those speakers, click play, and read on!
Mama’s Evolution
“For moms who don’t feel tied down by their kids but freed by them. At Mama’s Evolution we do everything. With love!”
“Its Not the Mountain We Conquer, But Ourselves” -Unknown
I have no desire to climb Mt. Everest. I did however, climb Grouse Mountain. Some stats about the hike, affectionately named the Grouse Grind:
2830 stairs (more like fireplace logs jammed into the dirt…not the nice sturdy cement ones you find in your office building)
2800 ft. elevation gain
Average time: 1.5 hours
My goal : 1 hour (a random number based on my competitive impulse)
A photo of my husband and I post-Grind…hence me having to lean on him for support.
It was grueling. But so worth it! More than elevation, I gained insight into the internal battles we are up against when we challenge ourselves.
Click “continue reading” below to watch my video and find out what I learned on my journey to the top.
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I'm Nat Nanton, founder of Tutu Mama. Becoming a mother has made me commit to living my greatest life. If you can relate to that, you're in the right place.Connect with me
