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denmother
Hi, I'm Kyriaki
your newest mom friend!
Let's be honest, the best part of being a mom is the mom friends right? Kidding. (Kind of.)
If you need some support, please reach out. After all, momming is easier and more fun when we do it together!
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denmother
Feb 13, 20243 min read
Romance when you have littles? How??
Maintaining a healthy marriage while also raising young kids may seem impossible. For many of us, our romantic partner turns into a...
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denmother
Oct 5, 20234 min read
5 things the NFL taught me about motherhood
It's Football season and even if you aren't a sports fan, there is a lot we as moms can learn from professional football players. After...
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denmother
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Are you a bad mom? How to know for sure
Spoiler alert - the fact that you are asking the question, “Am I a bad mom?” is proof that you are NOT a bad mom. There are very, very...
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denmother
Apr 15, 20232 min read
Making the most of your time: tips and tricks to maximize your time as a busy mom and love your life
In motherhood, there’s always so much to do and so little time… These are my favorite tips and tricks to maximize your time as a mom....
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denmother
Nov 5, 20222 min read
Taking the long view in parenting: When it helps and when it hurts
I’m always thinking ahead. I think most moms are like that. We see the fire that needs to be put out before it even starts, we plan for...
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denmother
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Unloading the Mental Load: helping moms cope with the day to day of motherhood
You’ve probably heard the term “Mental Load” tossed around quite a bit. But what does it mean? “Mental Load” is a term that refers to the...
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denmother
Sep 12, 20222 min read
PTSD & Motherhood: How common it is and how to recognize the symptoms
When we think of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), we often think of military members or those who have suffered catastrophic...
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denmother
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Generations of Motherhood, Generations of Pain
Let me tell you about the great-great grandmother I met recently. Let me tell you about her graceful elegance and quiet demeanor. Let me...
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denmother
Jun 21, 20222 min read
How I cope with anxiety in parenting
I never struggled with anxiety before having kids, even in a high stress profession like being a News Reporter or working nearly 24 hours...
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denmother
Apr 27, 20222 min read
Rewards vs. Bribes: What's OK when it comes to parenting and what's not
If you are like me and you have studied many different parenting methods, then you have likely heard over and over what experts deem as...
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denmother
Feb 21, 20224 min read
My recipe for better toddler sleep
Sleep, or the lack thereof, is such a major part of parenting. And while no two kids are exactly alike, and no two parents or parenting...
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denmother
Jan 14, 20223 min read
Why we no longer say “good job” to kids, and why I’m on board
You may have been chastised for telling your kids, “good job!” at one point or another, or maybe you’ve seen another mom catch herself...
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denmother
Oct 5, 20213 min read
Why is it so hard to let kids try?
They say a child who is always caught when they fall learns to fall with their arms UP, versus a child who is allowed to fall, who learns...
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denmother
Aug 28, 20213 min read
Mom hacks that get me through the day
This is a no-judgement zone. As a recovering perfectionist, it’s hard to admit that I struggle and it’s also hard to admit that I cut...
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denmother
May 2, 20213 min read
"Mom Mantras" that help me enjoy motherhood
I am a big believer in speaking life into your world. So here are my most common "Mom Mantras" that help me not only survive motherhood,...
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denmother
Apr 13, 20213 min read
What I wish moms would have told me when I was pregnant
What I wish moms would have told me when I was expecting my first baby
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denmother
Feb 11, 20214 min read
How to pursue your dreams while raising kids
My mom gave up a law career to stay home and raise five kids. My whole life I thought she regretted this decision, even though she tells...
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denmother
Feb 6, 20216 min read
Adult Temper Tantrums: Helping parents navigate their emotions
Have you ever screamed at your kids? I mean red faced, screamed at them? Admit it. I have and it sucked. We had just moved into a new...
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denmother
Jan 30, 20214 min read
Gamification: Making toddlerhood fun... for parents
I don’t know about you, but “play” does not come easily to me. Most parenting philosophies and research strongly encourage “play” as an...
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denmother
Jan 26, 20215 min read
Positive Thoughts for Better Parenting
What do you think about all day? Have you ever stopped to think about it? A new study shows that the average human has as many as 6,000...
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