Being brave is not the same as feeling brave. We usually will not feel brave. Being brave is doing brave when we feel afraid. Do brave today. You got this.

Kids won't always use words to tell us they need to feel safe. Sometimes they ask us to play. Other times they shove a sibling, or throw a tantrum. Or maybe they just want to "be." Listen with your heart, mama. You get them. #MentalHealthAwareness #parenting #diversity

Good job today. You made it. You did it. I knew you could. #motherhood #Courage #youdidwellgfriend

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Favorite books to read with your kids? Or on your own, because that is totally allowed, Mom! My kids love Mo Willems, The Able Fables, and everything by Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social)! (We recently read Tiger Rising.) #motherhood #raisingreaders #kids #BookTwitter #bookstagram

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Raising the Good Ones The world is a hard place. How do we raise kids who see the good, hold on to hope, and encourage others?flyingelephantmom.com/raising-the-go… #BeTheChange #parenting

"I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly, because you tread on my dreams." W.B. Yeats Teachers and parents, tread softly on your children's dreams. Or better, pick them up from under your feet, raise them high in honor, and watch them take wing. #daretodream

Today was an "off" day. My kids argued, I was a little stressed and grumpy, and the laundry was there. SO we spent most of the day cuddled on the couch and gave in to cravings for chips and donuts. The day was so much better after that. What are your cures for "off" days?

Back to school Wednesday for kids in my hometown! What's everyone doing to prepare and stay positive amid the many changes 2020 has brought us? Here are a few ideas. flyingelephantmom.com/back-to-school…

The past two days have featured snow and below freezing temps here. I'm tempted to hum, "Wake me up when September ends..." but guess what? Today I'm alive and my kids are with me, so we're making chai and calling it February. Love keeps us warm, how's that for a snow day cliche?

Where do cows go on Friday nights? To the moooo-vies! 🤣 Best kid-friendly jokes? Ready, steady, go! flyingelephantmom.com

It's a lazy, sleepy Sunday morning! Enjoying some family time before the rush of Monday catches up to us. What are your plans today? #family #SundayMorning flyingelephantmom.com

They grow a little more each year. Indulge me a sentimental moment about how fast the Christmases fly by. flyingelephantmom.com/christmas-grow…

Unassuming, thankful, forward. Wishing you and yours a blessed and healthy year ahead. Here we go. flyingelephantmom.com/an-unassuming-…

So God Made a Special Child/ No one is a mistake: midnight ponderings on Mr. Rogers, my special son's purpose, and how we all can be neighbors flyingelephantmom.com/so-god-made-a-… #Disability #Equality #parenting #PURPOSE

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