23_your children are not your children
Your children are not your children This practice invites you to listen to the poem not only with your mind, but with your whole being. 1. Prepare Find a quiet moment. Sit comfortably and take a few slow, deep breaths. Allow your body to relax and your mind to become more still. 2. Read slowly […]
22_The 2 inner wolves
The two inner wolves This practice invites you to come into contact with the different parts of yourself, even those you may not like or fully understand, and to recognize them with awareness and kindness. 1. Pause for a moment Take a few slow, deep breaths and place a hand on your heart, if it […]
19_holding and letting go
Holding and letting go This is a practice to explore, through the body, the subtle gesture of holding and letting go. 1. Arriving Take a moment. Sit or stand, however feels most comfortable, and feel your body here, now. 2. Tension and Release Begin to slowly contract your body… your fingers… your feet… your legs… […]
18_The ritual of Letting Go
The ritual of letting go This is a practice that connects a simple gesture with the intention of letting go—a thought, an emotion, a memory. 1. Holding Take a moment to bring to mind what you wish to let go of—a thought, an emotion, or a memory.Feel it in your body here, now. 2. Letting […]
16_Practicing gratitude
Practicing gratitude These practices help shift your attention toward what supports you, strengthening well-being and resilience over time. After each activity, pause and rest in the feeling of appreciation that naturally arises, allowing it to gently spread through your body as you breathe with it for a few moments. Gather what you are grateful for […]
15_Breathing with an open heart
Breathing with an open heart This practice helps you nourish yourself with compassion and gently share it with others, creating a balance between giving and receiving. It is a way to reconnect and cultivate closeness, even when you feel distant. 1. Arrive Take a moment. Sit or stand in a way that feels comfortable. Take […]
10_The limits of my means
The limits of my means This practice helps you find peace with what you can and cannot control as a mother or father, especially when you question what you could do or why things are the way they are. 1. Pause for a moment Take a few slow, deep breaths, and place a hand on […]
4-Breathing in connectedness
Breathing in connectedness This practice helps you ground, nourish, and reconnect with yourself and others through the breath.You can do it by creating a dedicated space and planning it, or whenever you feel distance between you and your children. 1. Pause for a moment Notice what is present: thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Then bring […]
3-Self-compassion break
Self-compassion break This practice helps you respond to stress or challenges in the moment with kindness toward yourself, instead of self-judgment. It allows you to calm your nervous system whenever you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or discouraged. 1. Pause Take a few slow breaths. Notice any tension or discomfort in your body and emotions without judging […]
2-Seeing your child with fresh eyes
Seeing my child with fresh eyes This practice helps you reconnect with your child through curiosity, presence, and a “beginner’s mind.” 1. Choose a Moment Several times this week, choose a quiet moment to observe your child for about five minutes. Do this gently and unobtrusively, without interrupting or directing them. 2. Imagine Seeing Them […]