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Dear Mamma, The one with 3 kids juggling homescho Dear Mamma, The one with 3 kids juggling homeschooling and house chores. The one trying to wrap up an office call while setting up online class for your child. The one rubbing your growing tummy in anxiety. The one with an empty nest that feels emptier this year. The one whose journey to bring a child home with help, has to wait. The one who's just had a baby and trying to battle sleepless nights. The one who is grieving a loss. The one who is consciously healing and mothering your inner child. Dear mamma, I see you. You were not supposed to carry all that you're carrying right now, alone. But yet, here you are, carrying that and more every single day. I see you show up every day - for your family, your work and yourself. You try hard to take care of your family, fill the emotional buckets of your children, be aware of your shortcomings and keep working on your inner growth. I hope you know we are all held. By the experienced women who've done this before us, and the mammas to come after us. By the sisters in this virtual village. We are in this alone, yet together. Today, I want you to know it's okay to not feel okay. If you don't enjoy every minute of motherhood, if it feels like it's too much, if you need professional help, if you only want to rest today... Today, I want you to give yourself permission to rest. Rest in the knowledge that you've got this, that the universe has got your back, and that you're constantly growing. Rest your aching heart. Dear mamma, you do not have to earn your rest. Rest to restore your energy. Rest, and come back fiercer. #ammatoday #abmhappylife #mothersday2021 #honestlymothering #nestandflourish #raisingreaders #readtoyourchild #bookishmomsandbeyond #motherhoodrising #parentingduringpandemic #thatsdarling #mamasunite #momstrong #yougotthismama #momhustle #kidsbookstagram #vhildrensbookstagram #montessorimom #indianeducator #sahmlife
**CONSCIOUS CURATION** A book is a collection of **CONSCIOUS CURATION** A book is a collection of words and pictures. But also, a book can be so much more. When building your child's library, do ensure you have books of these 3 kinds, as first mentioned by Emily Style, and later Rudine Bishop. 1. Books that are mirrors Children need to feel connected to a book, and their reality reflected in it. It is empowering and gives the child a sense of belonging and owning their space in the world. For example: books about kids with brown skin eating idlis and putting kolams. Or books about a parent's reassurance when the child is going through stranger anxiety. I love Tulika and Pratham books for wonderful mirror books for Indian kids. 2. Books that are windows Then there are books, that are windows to a reality that is so different from our own. Children need these windows to view and compare to be able to appreciate the beauty in diversity. Eg: Books about lives of people in a different geography, or animals in a particular habitat. 3. Books that are sliding doors There are books that act as a powerful door that the child can walk through, to enter the world the author creates. These are different from window books, as it allows us to experience a different reality, develop empathy, and maybe transform our thinking. Eg: books about a day in the life of/ books written from a person's perspective. Yes, there is a lot of under representation in children's literature. Of all the children’s books published in 2018, most main characters were white (50%), followed by animals (27%). Only 10% were African/African American; not even 5% were Latinx. There is definitely a diversity gap- how many books do you know with girls, Asians or LGBTQ protagonists or characters? But we fix it. One step at a time. What we invite into our child's bookshelf matters. What we remove from our bookshelf matters even more. Let's build our Small's bookshelf consciously. :) What is your favourite mirror, window and door book from your child's bookshelf? Let me know in comments. The beautiful part is one's mirror may be another's window. :) . . #ammatoday #ammatoday_books
Our children see us mask up, that we don't step ou Our children see us mask up, that we don't step out unnecessarily and hear information in bits and pieces from around them. Some of our children have tested positive, some have watched family members or friends in quarantine/ the hospital. And a few of our children have lost someone they know. In the light of such events, how do we talk to the child about covid? Do we, even? Children do feel our anxiety, and worry. Giving them information not only empowers them, but develops an understanding of their place in the world, and tools on coping. Here are a few tips that help us navigate questions from V. ✔Collecting our own thoughts and calming ourselves first before answering her questions. ✔Giving her the truth- in the most simple, reassuring and developmentally appropriate way as possible. ✔Empowering her with what she can do- to keep herself safe, as well as help others. ✔Modeling coping behaviours - we don't always have it together all the time. We welcome all feelings and navigate them. Of course, each child is different. Last year, we did a bunch of activities and talk on germs and immune system, because virus is an abstract concept for a preschooler. This year, I see V moving to the second plane as she asks questions about how fair or unfair the situation and certain behaviours are. Whatever you do, be authentic to your inner self, and keep all lines of communication open to support the child (we've had questions from if cake will still be available post covid, to where our loved ones go after death). . . #ammatoday #parentingduringpandemic #aconsciousfamily #nurturingchildren #montessoriparent #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #parentingtips #parentingduringcovid19 #earlylearning101 #motherhoodunfiltered #mindfulparenting #motherhoodunfiltered #consciousparenting #parentingsupport #mentalhealthmatters #raisinglittles #ittakesavillage #parentingtoday #chennaimomblogger #positiveparentingsolutions #parenting101 #betterparenting #parentingsupport
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