Small Hands Big Steps

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Small Hands Big Steps is taking a bit of a summer break to focus on consulting with clients and most importantly to spend time getting the little team ready for baby #3. Feel free to leave a comment about any blog topics you would like to see covered. 💗💗

A conversation with a true warrior mom and what it taught me. Read more on today’s blog.

Battlefields A few days ago I found myself enjoying a few minutes to sit down and experience some peace while M did her swimming class and W played quietly while waiting for his. This was a make-up class for us…

Today’s post will bring Montessori into your home and magic into your life. Here are 5 easy things YOU can do!

5 Fantastic Ways to Montessori Your Home Montessori theory is at the heart of everything I do. It drives the way I parent, the environments I create for my children, and the coaching I do with other parents. There is so much inherent wi…

Mamas! We all need a pep rally for ourselves. Today’s blog post is just that.

Rooting for the Home Team I love the work I do. It’s an honor to be invited into another mother’s life when she is feeling the most vulnerable. Typically people aren’t seeking my help if things are bumpi…

This one is for all the teachers. Whether you are rolling into summer or your last week of school, you are our heroes. We are so grateful to you and for you. Well done.

To my child’s teacher: thank you To my child’s teacher, How can I ever thank you for the love, energy, faith, and time that you gave to my child this year? How can I sufficiently express how much you have come to mean to he…

A trick of the trade to help get through one of the hardest parts of parenting: the temper tantrum. Learn how to survive it on today’s blog.

How to Survive a Temper Tantrum Emotions in my little people are big. They come seemingly out of the blue, and they sweep through the house taking down everything in their path. Sometimes I can see them coming and try to respon…

Dear Mama,
May this post find you enjoying breakfast in bed or at the very least a quiet moment to celebrate your wonderful self today. This one is especially for you.

Mothers We are the heart-menders and the tear-catchers. We are the bandaid-appliers and the tissue-buyers. We are the nose-wipers and the eye-dryers often times while multitasking with another child on our…

This verse I came across has been like a giant red light on my motherhood road. Read more on today’s blog.

This Day “You will never have this day with your children again. Tomorrow they will be older than today. This day is a gift. Just breathe, notice their faces and little feet. Pay attention. Enjoy …

Today I’m sharing the things that keep me sane in the day to day. From favorite toys to the secrets that help keep me going, I’ve got it all covered. What’s on your can’t live without list? Comment and share your ideas!


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Why being “that person” for my children is the biggest and most awesome responsibility I’ve ever had. Read more on today’s blog.

“That Person” The other morning my little W and I left to take a walk. He brought me his shoes like a little puppy dog, just like he always does. “Wahk!” he said so emphatically and with such pride…

Want to know better ways to praise your kids? Why that matters on today’s bog. Tag or share with a mommy friend too!

15 Other Ways to Say “Good Job” and Why That Matters Our children thrive off praise and positive reinforcement. It is a secret weapon if there ever was one. Did you know that there are “better” ways to praise? That’s not to say th…