Tag: family
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3 Cosy December Family Practices
December starts tomorrow and I feel like November was just this blur…it went by so quick. I went from feeling super prepared to feeling like everything was on top of me and I started getting really overwhelmed. Every time I made time to step onto my mat and do my self-care practices, I could feel…
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The Missing Piece That Helped Me Actually Understand Gentle Parenting
I tried doing everything right. I’d read the books.Listened to all the experts.Saved every post about “what to say when your child is dysregulated.” I believed in gentle parenting with my whole heart.But in the heat of a moment, when my kids were arguing for the sixth time that morning, or my youngest was in…
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Summer Has Unravelled Our Routine!! Here’s How We’re Gently Stitching It Back Together
Breathing Through a Heatwave So, here I am — sitting down to write this blog post, sweating, drinking iced coffee, and feeling not at all in work mode. It’s HOT in Ireland right now, which is such a rare thing I almost didn’t want to talk about it as it will be irrelevant in a…
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Why Telling Your Child to Take Deep Breaths During a Meltdown Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
You’ve probably said it before.“Take a deep breath.”“Calm down.”“It’s not a big deal.” You meant well. Of course you did. You just want to help your child feel better. To find calm again. But in the middle of a meltdown, those well-meaning words often fall flat. And even worse, they can actually escalate things. And…
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What Hosting the Co-Regulation Challenge Taught Me (That Might Surprise You)
When I first sat down to write this, I thought I might send you a recap of the 5 days of the Co-Regulation Challenge. But then I realized… I wanted to share something a little more personal. Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and families…
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Are You Stuck in Survival Mode? Here’s How to Tell (and What to Do About It)
I didn’t realize I was in survival mode for years. I just thought I was handling it. Holding everything together. Doing what needed to be done.Until I wasn’t. Because the thing about survival mode is—you don’t always see it while you’re in it. You’re so busy just getting through the day, you don’t even realize…
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Why did no one tell me about this genius way to be a calmer parent!
Everyone tells me how calm I am and how patient I am. And this all started way before I had kids, before I started my yoga practice, or started with the practice I am going to share with you today. Even as a baby, my parents tell me how I used to sit in the…
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Everything you thought you knew about meltdowns is wrong – Here’s what they really are.
Everything You Thought You Knew About Meltdowns Is Wrong—Here’s What They Really Are You’ve been there: the sudden tears, the screaming, the flailing arms. Maybe it’s happening in the middle of the shop or just before bedtime. You feel your patience slipping, the judgmental stares of strangers or the worry of “what will the neighbours…
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You Are Still A Good Parent On Those Messy Days But You Have To Stop Doing This!!
As parents, we all have those days where it feels like nothing we do is good enough. One minute, your child is giving you a sweet drawing that says “I love you,” and the next, they’re yelling about how unfair and “mean” you are because you asked them to tidy their room. It can feel…
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How to Easily Fit Yoga with Your Kid’s Into Your Busy Week (Even If You’ve Never Practiced Before)
As a busy parent or caregiver, finding time for yoga might feel like a luxury you just can’t afford right now. You’ve got endless to-do lists, work commitments, school runs, after school activities, and let’s not forget — you’re managing a household full of energy! When could you possibly fit yoga in? But here’s the…
Family Yoga with Natasha 