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For moms who want less stress, more peace, and zero judgment.
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The Foundations of Mindfulness: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
Because achieving a moment of calm shouldn’t require a Himalayan retreat. Welcome to Zen at the Zoo, where we talk about the real deal behind living with mindfulness— no incense, no guilt, and definitely no $300 meditation cushions required. Mindfulness has gotten a bit of a makeover lately. I’m sure you’ve seen it plastered…
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The Importance of Setting Healthy Boundaries in Parenting
Parenting feels like juggling flaming torches while walking a tightrope. You’re constantly balancing love, discipline, chaos, and sleep deprivation. But here’s a parenting truth that can actually reduce the chaos: setting healthy boundaries. Why Healthy Boundaries Matter Contrary to the fear of being “too strict” or “mean,” healthy boundaries in parenting are not about…
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Best Sleep Aids for Exhausted Parents (That Actually Help)
Because “just sleep when the baby sleeps” is the most unhelpful advice ever!!! Let’s Be Real About Parental Sleep Deprivation There’s tired… and then there’s parent tired. The kind of tired where you are desperately Googling, “best sleep aids for parents” at 1am. There’s a special kind of exhaustion that lives deep in the…
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5 Ways to Create a Calm and Peaceful Home (Backed by Science)
You don’t need a Zen garden or a goat yoga habit to create a calm home — you just need a few science-backed tricks (and maybe noise-canceling headphones). Let’s Get Real There’s no such thing as a “perfectly peaceful” home — especially with toddlers, tweens, teens (or let’s be honest, even partners) are involved.…
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How to Identify and Manage Anxiety as a Parent
Because it’s hard to be the calm in the storm when you feel like a thundercloud I didn’t always know I had parenting anxiety. For a long time, I thought I was just “being responsible.” It wasn’t until I snapped at my kids over spilled water — that I realized something was off. It…
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Why Your Toddler Tantrum Isn’t About the Toy (And What to Do)
Parenting through tantrums can be exhausting, but understanding the root cause is key. Learn why your child’s meltdown is often more about emotions than the toy itself and discover effective strategies to help them process their feelings, manage frustration, and find calm.
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