A Positive Body Image Starts With Mom
How many women do you know who are absolutely in love with their body?
<Cue crickets and sarcastic cackles>
Now, how many women do you know who complain about their body? Hide behind clothes? Wish they could add or remove certain body parts? Maybe even hate their body?
The list is long, eh?
Having finally reached the point of loving my body, I can now see that my previous perspective led me towards unhealthy relationships, bad decisions, and an overall low quality of life.
It’s one thing to go through that yourself. But it’s a whole ‘nother level of pain when it comes to your daughter. So how do you raise a girl who celebrates her body?
The holiday season has been full of treats and prizes at natnanton.com! With amazing swag like the $50 LUSH gift card, the premium tickets to Cirque du Soleil and the most recent, Images by Bethany prize pack, Santa was getting a little worried about job security.
I can’t wait to announce the next giveaway! But for now, I reveal the winner of some serious loot: a family portrait session with Images by Bethany and an 8×10 print for FREE!
I was nervous at the idea of having a portrait session in a studio with my two-year old. What if she refuses to cooperate? What if she has a meltdown? I imagined the worst-case scenario: we leave our session with snapshots of a mother and daughter doing the ugly cry.
OK I’m being a bit dramatic. But I never would’ve thought that having my toddler in an unfamiliar room for an hour (equal to 12 hours in toddler time) with a stranger, would result in something so perfect.
Below, I share a few photos from my session with Images by Bethany, as well as tips for photoshoots with toddlers. You’ll find this useful in case you win my Images of Bethany giveaway (details at the end of this post).
How To Keep Your Toddler Happy During Photoshoots
1. Follow your photographer’s lead: Bethany provided us with pre-shoot guidelines that really helped us prepare for the day; she handled the tougher toddler moments with grace; and she walked us through the entire process. Seeing that she is a professional at photographing kids and a mother herself, it’s no surprise that following her lead had such beautiful results.
I’ve partnered with Images by Bethany to bring you another OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD giveaway next week ($380 value). Here’s a little peek at what you can expect (except with you and your family in the picture…but you already knew that).
Now the moment you’ve all been waiting for…
The winner of two premium seats to Amaluna – Cirque du Soleil in Vancouver is…………………………………….
Last week’s theme was xmas lights. Below are three entries from the #TMEIC community. Scroll through the live feed to check out the rest.
{Giveaway alert: enter to win tickets to a holiday muscial for the whole family! Details at the end of the post.}
Through Mama’s Eyes is an interactive weekly challenge that invites moms on Instagram to capture the fun, the beauty, and the simple pleasures that show up in their lives. Every Monday, a designated theme will be declared for the week on the blog. For a chance to be featured on the blog on the following Mondays, follow @natnanton.
Last week’s challenge promised a $50 LUSH gift certificate for one lucky #tmeic mom.
Congrats to Jen (@jkossowan)!
Through Mama’s Eyes is an interactive weekly challenge that invites moms on Instagram to capture the fun, the beauty, and the simple pleasures that show up in their lives. Every Monday, a designated theme will be declared for the week on the blog. For a chance to be featured on the blog on the following Mondays, follow @natnanton.
{Giveaway alert: win a LUSH gift certificate! Details at the end of the post.}
Through Mama’s Eyes is an interactive weekly challenge that invites moms on Instagram to capture the fun, the beauty, and the simple pleasures that show up in their lives. Every Monday, a designated theme will be declared for the week on the blog. For a chance to be featured on the blog on the following Mondays, follow @natnanton.
{Giveaway alert: win a beautiful Stella & Dot necklace! Details at the end of the post.}
Last week’s theme was selfie. There were solo selfies, first-thing-in-the-morning selfies, and selfies with family and friends. Here are three selfies that made me smile. Scroll through the new live feed to check out the rest!
Through Mama’s Eyes is an interactive weekly challenge that invites moms on Instagram to capture the fun, the beauty, and the simple pleasures that show up in their lives. Every Monday, a designated theme will be declared for the week on the blog. For a chance to be featured on the blog on the following Mondays, follow @natnanton.
Last week’s challenge had an added element: a giveaway of 4 tickets to The Great Big Boo!
Congrats to Angela V. (@onesmileymonkey) on winning!
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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.15 Tips On How To Be The Hottest Mama You Know