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    • Tonight this sweet, spirited boy pushed me to my limits. He hit. He straight up defied me — and said some pretty awful things while doing so. The more I tried to put him in his place, the harder he pushed back. Six months ago I would have completely lost my shit on him. And I was close tonight. So close. ⠀ ⠀ But I didn’t. ⠀ ⠀ Instead I thought back to the @janetlansbury respectful parenting podcasts I’ve listened to and reminded myself that Noah was not trying to ruin my day. He was not trying to hurt me on purpose. He was tying to tell me something. ⠀ ⠀ He was overtired. He had had a challenging day at preschool. Soccer practice was probably not what he needed after a long day.⠀ ⠀ Just when I felt completely powerless and had no idea what to do next, I got down next to Noah and started saying nice things about him.⠀ ⠀ I told him I see him working hard to be a good listener at school. And I loved how he made his sister laugh in the bath tonight. I told him how good it makes me feel when he compliments my cooking... ⠀ ⠀ After maybe 10 nice things, Noah fell into my lap. With big tears rolling down my face, I wrapped my arms around him and we cuddled for longer than we’ve cuddled in a long time... even if it was only a few minutes. “This feels relaxing,” he said. 😭 ⠀ I still don’t know exactly what he was trying to tell me by acting out, and I probably never will. But I do know my actions tonight got us to the other side in a much calmer, gentler way — and I’m more confident in my parenting than ever before because of it. ⠀ ⠀ To all you mamas with spirited kids out there, I see you. And man do I feel you. The good days are amazing, and the hard days nearly break you. The next time you’re pushed to your limit, look for the root of the behavior rather than trying to fix the behavior. And if you have no idea what to do next, try saying a few nice things. It can’t hurt, but it might just change you both. 💕 ⠀ •••⠀ #modernminimalism #consciousparenting #positiveparenting #unruffled⠀ #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodinspired #thisismotherhood #momentsinmotherhood #motherhoodmoments #motherhoodintheraw #mamalife #toddlermomlife #parentlife #parentinglife #motherhood
    • Got time to make risotto? Nah, me either! 😜 Then this Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto happened and, I swear, I will never spend another second stirring risotto on the stovetop again. If you need a quick and convenient dinner everyone will love, grab some pre-chopped butternut and cubed pancetta and make this! It’s one of our weeknight staples. Recipe on the blog via the link in my profile. 👆😋⠀ •••⠀ #instantpotrecipes @instantpotofficial #instantpotrisotto #risottorecipe #butternutsquashrisotto #butternutsquashrecipe #fastdinneridea #modernminimalism #minimalistmeals #simplefamilymeals #kidfriendly #healthyrecipe #eatingfortheinsta #healthydinnerrecipe #instayum #nomnom #eeeeeats #forkyeah #f52grams #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #goodeats #mealprep #mealplanning #easyrecipes #simplifying #healthyfood #foodprep #freezermeal
    • Research shows experience gifts elicit more intense emotional responses than material gifts, making them more memorable and arguably more valuable over time. ⠀ ⠀ And you know what? It's true. The gifts I remember most from my childhood were experiences: a family trip to Disney, a week at horse camp, and ice skating lessons every winter.⠀ ⠀ In the spirit of simplifying, this year we're giving our kids fewer toys and more memories: ski lessons, tickets to the Nutcracker, a family ice skating outing, and (fingers crossed) a beach vacation this winter. ⛷💂⛸🏖👙🤞⠀ ⠀ If you've got little people in your life, consider gifting an experience this year, too. I put together a list of more than 40 great ideas for every budget. Get them all via the link in my profile ☝or shoot me a message me and I'll send you the article! ⠀ •••⠀ Beautiful 📸by @daiga_ellaby via @unsplash⠀ #modernminimalism #giftideasforkids #buylesschoosewell #buyless #buylessbuybetter #experiencegifts #experiencegiftideas #experiencesoverthings #minimalistchristmas #toomanytoys #minimalismwithkids #lifewithless #minimalistlifestyle #hyggechristmas #simplechristmas #simpleholidays #makememories #declutteringtips #minimalistholidays #declutteryourhome #cleartheclutter #lessismore #minimalist #minimalism #minimalistmamahood #minimalistmama #minimalchristmas
    • Any Peanut Butter Blossom fans out there? 🙋If you are, you gotta try these Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies. Basically, energy bites made from whole grain oats, naturally sweet dates and drippy, natural peanut butter topped with a little milk chocolate goodness. A convenient, nutritious snack that doubles as as sweet treat. 🙌 Our kids are obsessed, and I am too. Give them a try and you'll see why! 😋 ⠀ Tap the link in bio for the recipe, or send me a DM and I'll get it right over to ya!⠀ •••⠀ #modernminimalism #minimalistmeals #simplefamilymeals #kidfriendly #kale #dinner #pasta #healthysnackrecipe #healthydessert #healthydessertrecipe #peanutbutterblossom #christmascookierecipe #peanutbutterrecipe #healthycookierecipe #nobake #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #nomnom #eeeeeats #forkyeah #f52grams #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #goodeats #snackprep #easyrecipes #healthyfood #freezerfriendly #kidfriendlyrecipe #glutenfree #eggfree @ndmedjooldates
    • T H A N K F U L. For family, and friends, and this crazy, beautiful life we’ve been given and get to do together. My belly is full, but my heart is fuller. 💕
    • Got littles? Expect some resistance at the table tomorrow. Thanksgiving comes once a year and brings all kinds of crazy looking stuff: a massive bird on a platter, green bean casserole with crispy stuff on top, sweet potatoes covered in marshmallows, goopy brown gravy. To us adults, it’s all delicious. But most little ones will think it’s just weird. And that’s 💯 normal. Slide this simple cauliflower mac and cheese on the table and I guarantee you won’t hear any complaints, from the kids or adults. 😋 Recipe on the blog. ☝🏻Just tap the link, then “Search recipes”, and you’ll see Stovetop Cauliflower Mac! Or DM me if you’d like the link. I know we’ve all got birds to brine today. 😬🍗 Oh and if you know a mama who needs this recipe, tag her below! 🤗 ••• #modernminimalism #cauliflowerrecipe #simplesides #macandcheeserecipe #thanksgivingsides #thanksgivingsidedish #f52grams #eeeeeats #toddlerrecipes #thanksgivingrecipe #vegetarianthanksgiving
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