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STOP and read this. 🛑 Tag a friend who needs to

STOP and read this. 🛑 Tag a friend who needs to see it too.
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There’s this thing called Positive Self Talk - it’s slowly changing my life. You should TRY IT too!✨
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Here are Three Things to Say to Yourself Every Day ✨
1. I am here for a purpose.
2. I am human, bound to make mistakes, and that’s OK. It’s why we have erasers.
3. I deserve good things in life.
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Don’t forget… if you’re a Mom, number one isn’t your only purpose. You are so much more than just a Mama.
#selftalk #mentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealth

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="STOP and read this. 🛑 Tag a friend who needs to see it too. . There’s this thing called Positive Self Talk - it’s slowly changing my life. You should TRY IT too!✨ . Here are Three Things to Say to Yourself Every Day ✨ 1. I am here for a purpose. 2. I am human, bound to make mistakes, and that’s OK. It’s why we have erasers. 3. I deserve good things in life. . . Don’t forget… if you’re a Mom, number one isn’t your only purpose. You are so much more than just a Mama. #selftalk #mentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealth">

Tomorrow is the first day of spring. . Just sayin.

Tomorrow is the first day of spring.
.
Just sayin.
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Also I promise I can actually dance.
#ilovemyrealself #motherhoodunplugged #danceitout #springiscoming

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Tomorrow is the first day of spring. . Just sayin. . . Also I promise I can actually dance. #ilovemyrealself #motherhoodunplugged #danceitout #springiscoming">

✌🏻 I’m over following all the tips and tric

✌🏻 I’m over following all the tips and tricks and trends… tired of doing what I’m “supposed to do” and not doing enough of what I want to do. Here’s my tip for today: JUST DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.
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And don’t do it for the gram - because she doesn’t care about anyone but herself. 💋

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="✌🏻 I’m over following all the tips and tricks and trends… tired of doing what I’m “supposed to do” and not doing enough of what I want to do. Here’s my tip for today: JUST DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. . And don’t do it for the gram - because she doesn’t care about anyone but herself. 💋">

Mom Hack: Just throw it away. Especially when the

Mom Hack: Just throw it away.
Especially when the “other sock” or “matching pajama pants” have been missing for so long your kids don’t even know the last time they wore it.
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Just do it all while they’re at school or they’ll fight you to keep every last orphan sock. 🧦

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Mom Hack: Just throw it away. Especially when the “other sock” or “matching pajama pants” have been missing for so long your kids don’t even know the last time they wore it. . Just do it all while they’re at school or they’ll fight you to keep every last orphan sock. 🧦">

TGIF!
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Of course I know what this song is about… but it’s also a great PUMP UP song when you need it. Hugs to all the parents of bossy tiny people out there - don’t forget the power of a good 1990-2000s jam.
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.
#momhumor #momlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhood #motivation #momsofinstagram

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="TGIF! . Of course I know what this song is about… but it’s also a great PUMP UP song when you need it. Hugs to all the parents of bossy tiny people out there - don’t forget the power of a good 1990-2000s jam. . . #momhumor #momlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhood #motivation #momsofinstagram">

5 Ways to Help your Child with Big Emotions ⭐️

5 Ways to Help your Child with Big Emotions ⭐️
Big Emotions are not bad emotions, but sometimes they may take a little bit more work to understand and manage.
.
1.De-escalate the situation.”Let’s take a breath to calm our body and calm our brain.”2. Validate your child’s feelings. “I understand you’re upset. I get upset too.” It’s important for children to hear you say that it is normal to feel emotions.3. Figure out the source of your child’s big feelings. “I know a little while ago you were feeling some big emotions. Let’s talk about why you felt angry/sad/etc.”3. Put a name to your child’s big feelings. A lot of times children don’t know which emotion they are experiencing. So even though they’re feeling jealous, they may act mad.5. Teach your child how to cope with their big feelings. Journaling, deep breathing, drawing pictures, cool down corners, etc. - there are many ways for children to cope with big feelings. However, not every coping strategy works for every child - so you may have to try different coping strategies until you find one that works for your child.
.
A special thank you to @alexabrownlcsw for teaching me so much about this topic. For more information about Kids with Big Emotions, check out my conversation with Alexa or head to my latest post on CHB.
.
.
#childrensmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #childrenwithbigemotions #bigemotions #bigemotions❤️

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="5 Ways to Help your Child with Big Emotions ⭐️ Big Emotions are not bad emotions, but sometimes they may take a little bit more work to understand and manage. . 1.De-escalate the situation.”Let’s take a breath to calm our body and calm our brain.”2. Validate your child’s feelings. “I understand you’re upset. I get upset too.” It’s important for children to hear you say that it is normal to feel emotions.3. Figure out the source of your child’s big feelings. “I know a little while ago you were feeling some big emotions. Let’s talk about why you felt angry/sad/etc.”3. Put a name to your child’s big feelings. A lot of times children don’t know which emotion they are experiencing. So even though they’re feeling jealous, they may act mad.5. Teach your child how to cope with their big feelings. Journaling, deep breathing, drawing pictures, cool down corners, etc. - there are many ways for children to cope with big feelings. However, not every coping strategy works for every child - so you may have to try different coping strategies until you find one that works for your child. . A special thank you to @alexabrownlcsw for teaching me so much about this topic. For more information about Kids with Big Emotions, check out my conversation with Alexa or head to my latest post on CHB. . . #childrensmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #childrenwithbigemotions #bigemotions #bigemotions❤️">

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STOP and read this. 🛑 Tag a friend who needs to

STOP and read this. 🛑 Tag a friend who needs to see it too.
.
There’s this thing called Positive Self Talk - it’s slowly changing my life. You should TRY IT too!✨
.
Here are Three Things to Say to Yourself Every Day ✨
1. I am here for a purpose.
2. I am human, bound to make mistakes, and that’s OK. It’s why we have erasers.
3. I deserve good things in life.
.
.
Don’t forget… if you’re a Mom, number one isn’t your only purpose. You are so much more than just a Mama.
#selftalk #mentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealth

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="STOP and read this. 🛑 Tag a friend who needs to see it too. . There’s this thing called Positive Self Talk - it’s slowly changing my life. You should TRY IT too!✨ . Here are Three Things to Say to Yourself Every Day ✨ 1. I am here for a purpose. 2. I am human, bound to make mistakes, and that’s OK. It’s why we have erasers. 3. I deserve good things in life. . . Don’t forget… if you’re a Mom, number one isn’t your only purpose. You are so much more than just a Mama. #selftalk #mentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealth">

Tomorrow is the first day of spring. . Just sayin.

Tomorrow is the first day of spring.
.
Just sayin.
.
.
Also I promise I can actually dance.
#ilovemyrealself #motherhoodunplugged #danceitout #springiscoming

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Tomorrow is the first day of spring. . Just sayin. . . Also I promise I can actually dance. #ilovemyrealself #motherhoodunplugged #danceitout #springiscoming">

✌🏻 I’m over following all the tips and tric

✌🏻 I’m over following all the tips and tricks and trends… tired of doing what I’m “supposed to do” and not doing enough of what I want to do. Here’s my tip for today: JUST DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY.
.
And don’t do it for the gram - because she doesn’t care about anyone but herself. 💋

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="✌🏻 I’m over following all the tips and tricks and trends… tired of doing what I’m “supposed to do” and not doing enough of what I want to do. Here’s my tip for today: JUST DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. . And don’t do it for the gram - because she doesn’t care about anyone but herself. 💋">

Mom Hack: Just throw it away. Especially when the

Mom Hack: Just throw it away.
Especially when the “other sock” or “matching pajama pants” have been missing for so long your kids don’t even know the last time they wore it.
.
Just do it all while they’re at school or they’ll fight you to keep every last orphan sock. 🧦

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Mom Hack: Just throw it away. Especially when the “other sock” or “matching pajama pants” have been missing for so long your kids don’t even know the last time they wore it. . Just do it all while they’re at school or they’ll fight you to keep every last orphan sock. 🧦">

TGIF!
.
Of course I know what this song is about… but it’s also a great PUMP UP song when you need it. Hugs to all the parents of bossy tiny people out there - don’t forget the power of a good 1990-2000s jam.
.
.
#momhumor #momlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhood #motivation #momsofinstagram

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="TGIF! . Of course I know what this song is about… but it’s also a great PUMP UP song when you need it. Hugs to all the parents of bossy tiny people out there - don’t forget the power of a good 1990-2000s jam. . . #momhumor #momlife #motherhoodthroughinstagram #motherhood #motivation #momsofinstagram">

5 Ways to Help your Child with Big Emotions ⭐️

5 Ways to Help your Child with Big Emotions ⭐️
Big Emotions are not bad emotions, but sometimes they may take a little bit more work to understand and manage.
.
1.De-escalate the situation.”Let’s take a breath to calm our body and calm our brain.”2. Validate your child’s feelings. “I understand you’re upset. I get upset too.” It’s important for children to hear you say that it is normal to feel emotions.3. Figure out the source of your child’s big feelings. “I know a little while ago you were feeling some big emotions. Let’s talk about why you felt angry/sad/etc.”3. Put a name to your child’s big feelings. A lot of times children don’t know which emotion they are experiencing. So even though they’re feeling jealous, they may act mad.5. Teach your child how to cope with their big feelings. Journaling, deep breathing, drawing pictures, cool down corners, etc. - there are many ways for children to cope with big feelings. However, not every coping strategy works for every child - so you may have to try different coping strategies until you find one that works for your child.
.
A special thank you to @alexabrownlcsw for teaching me so much about this topic. For more information about Kids with Big Emotions, check out my conversation with Alexa or head to my latest post on CHB.
.
.
#childrensmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #childrenwithbigemotions #bigemotions #bigemotions❤️

<img src="https://caitlinhoustonblog.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="5 Ways to Help your Child with Big Emotions ⭐️ Big Emotions are not bad emotions, but sometimes they may take a little bit more work to understand and manage. . 1.De-escalate the situation.”Let’s take a breath to calm our body and calm our brain.”2. Validate your child’s feelings. “I understand you’re upset. I get upset too.” It’s important for children to hear you say that it is normal to feel emotions.3. Figure out the source of your child’s big feelings. “I know a little while ago you were feeling some big emotions. Let’s talk about why you felt angry/sad/etc.”3. Put a name to your child’s big feelings. A lot of times children don’t know which emotion they are experiencing. So even though they’re feeling jealous, they may act mad.5. Teach your child how to cope with their big feelings. Journaling, deep breathing, drawing pictures, cool down corners, etc. - there are many ways for children to cope with big feelings. However, not every coping strategy works for every child - so you may have to try different coping strategies until you find one that works for your child. . A special thank you to @alexabrownlcsw for teaching me so much about this topic. For more information about Kids with Big Emotions, check out my conversation with Alexa or head to my latest post on CHB. . . #childrensmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #childrenwithbigemotions #bigemotions #bigemotions❤️">

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