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25/05/2025

29/04/2025

I have a kid not feeling well at home, it is still just 8 am and I have had a busy morning... Watching him "waste" a roll of tape rubs me the wrong way... I opened my mouth to blur out a lot of "stop wasting, I need it for something else, you could be doing a,b,c instead BLA BLA BLA", comments that only serve as an outlet of my frustration but for him would be just blame and shame... Not useful, I thought. Instead, as a parent or educator, to be able to pause and observe, tell the lies from the truth, reshape your thoughts, makes a world of difference: I reminded myself, my son is a creator, that is who he is, in the process of making and creating, he regulates, he refocuses, he expresses his creativity, he prepares himself for the rest of the day, resting, studying, living ...maybe it is worth the wasted roll of tape 🤔😉

08/04/2025

Last day before the new school year begins:
Tackled the storage room that has grown into a full blown mess just for a few months, I am far from done but these piles are going in the trash 🎉 feeling happy and light 😁
Now to sort out the school stuff,📚📑🎒
And the most important work: some mindset clearing and tidying 🤯🧠

13/02/2025

The power of touch!
When our kids are little, we do so much for them through touch. Here you can read more about the science behind. https://www.kneaded-tranquility.com/post/the-power-of-human-touch-why-we-crave-connection #:~:text=Research%20suggests%20that%20touch%20triggers,fostering%20emotional%20connections%20between%20individuals.

As our kids grow, they get busier exploring, the cuddles gradually, or drastically, reduce.

What I have noticed the last few days:
* It takes as little as putting my hand on my child's shoulder to bring him comfort and reassurance; the comfort and reassurance that my words often fail to convey.
* Just a few minutes of joint squeezes will calm the anxious soul (watch how to do it here https://yourkidstable.com/joint-compressions/ )
* Play a quick tapping game (Simon says or mommy says), let them copy your movements: touch, tap or squeeze different parts of your body, for example, five taps on your head, three strong self-hugs, ten knee taps, tap the soles of your feet together, etc.
A little investment of a few minutes brings on a big wave of love and connection 💓

In a world increasingly dominated by technology and digital communication, the profound impact of human touch often gets overlooked. Yet, the importance of physical connection remains a fundamental aspect of human experience. This blog explores the power of human touch and delves into why we, as soc...

07/02/2025

I woke up from a dream of my late grandma. She, of course, had her shortcomings, but she will be remembered as a kind loving giving and very compassionate person. I remember her. Her great grandsons remember her a little. The truth is we cannot measure the legacy she left. Her impart on her children, on her grandchildren, great grandchildren goes beyond remembering or not who she was. The way she looked into our hearts, the way she truly tried to understand us, the way she unconditionally loved us changed us beyond measure.
The way you show up for your children now will impact your family tomorrow, the day after, years after, many generations ahead.
Your impact- do you know how much of an impact you can make?
I invite you to join me on the journey of creating a better family life, for yourself, your children and many generations to come. Simplicity Parenting Small Parent groups

Are you tired of fighting with your kids all the time? Dinner time, nap time, screen time, bedtime—you name it. Do you end your day feeling drained battling disobedient kids? Or maybe it is not so much about your parenting at home but you feel confused about the world our children grow in and wond...

03/02/2025

On conscious and subconscious connection

Most of us acknowledge the deep unshakable connection we have with our kids, a subconscious connection that in the earliest days of parenthood is so natural...

The deep knowing that draws you near when your child needs you,

your inner GPS that guides you in your kid's direction when you have no idea where they are,

the connection between you and them that helps you spot your child among hundreds of kids at a sports event or on a crowded stage.

And as our kids get older, and we further experiment with this sixth sense, we inevitably grow our consciousness.
We soon discover that the more we manage to tune into that innate connection with our child the better everything is.

If you are interested in proactively working on improving your relationships at home, I invited you to join Simplicity Parenting parent groups, that I lead.

01/02/2025

For a millionth time I had to wipe spilled coffee from my kitchen counter- because I forgot to put a cup when I made myself coffee. 🫣🫣🫣 Welcome to my world- where some things don't change- like spilled coffee and my ADHD mind, where some things slightly improve- finding ways to reduce shouting and blaming my kids, and some things changing for better- like simplifying our family life. Welcome to a space free of judgement, a space to hold understanding and love. Follow me on Instagram ninak_happy_hearts

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31/01/2025

I use Teachers Pay Teachers website a few times a month. I always find what I am looking for- from easy and fun printables for my classes or cute class room artwork to social stories to use at home.
I appreciate the opportunity to enjoy other teachers' work and I am glad I can also contribute to the diverse resources on TPT.
If you haven't tried TPT yet, next week they have a TPT sale coming up!

31/01/2025

I found the prototype of my most popular craft printable 🥰
It keeps little hands occupied,
the colors are eye-catching
It introduces little ones to feelings- a tiny first step to learning and practicing regulation.
Link in the comments

10/01/2025

It is snowing. And while I enjoy the snow, I don't really like going out there to play, but my kids- that is all they want. And while I am not going to push myself to do it- we all know that no one will benefit from a grumpy mommy- I set the intention of getting curious- what little space for curiosity can I hold? where can I step just a tiny bit out of my comfort zone so that I create an opportunity to connect to my kids? Parenting doesn't need to be overwhelming. Take a small simple step towards connection. And those small steps create a path of trust and love. What little thing can you get curious about today?