Slow parenting

Slowing down feeds our souls and nurtures our families. No matter what parenting style we practice, this topic unites us. Simplicity is a powerful tool that shows our kids unconditional love, strengthens our parent-child connection and makes us happier.

So many of us are struggling as families We're angry and exhausted. Our homes, stuffed full of crazy clutter, are in chaos. And we're constantly treading on eggshells to avoid explosive tantrums and rows. Even

You will never look back on life and think, "I've spent too much time with my kids." Stop the glorification of busy. *Love this quote and this Becoming UnBusy website.

The morning rush. The afternoon rush. The evening rush. If you’re anything like I am, you are constantly telling your little one to put on that jacket a little faster or that there is no time to stop and stare at a sidewalk crack and sometimes it’s just easier to carry them to the car instead of enduring their slow walks. However, here I am constantly complaining about how fast time is flying by while at the same time I complain about how long it takes them to put down a “really pretty”…

Want to live a Slow Lifestyle? Think it isn't possible to Slow Down with Kids? Stacey Lanford, Mama to two, shares how to Slow Down with Kids be #unbusy.

Looking to learn how to live slow? Join my 4-week Live Slow Challenge, form gentle new slow rhythms, and connect with a community of like-minded folks.

So many of us are struggling as families We're angry and exhausted. Our homes, stuffed full of crazy clutter, are in chaos. And we're constantly treading on eggshells to avoid explosive tantrums and rows. Even

There are some times in life that slow living is more important than others. Early motherhood is one of those times. When we become mothers we expect to fall into the bubble of family life, where we rest, transform, and connect. But this is rarely what happens, instead, it becomes the busiest time of our lives, whether we return to work or not. We get resentful, exhausted, and overwhelmed, and we become martyrs, not matriarchs. How to live a slower life | slow living with kids.

Soaking up time with children, instead of rushing around.

Slow Motherhood Challenge: Take a moment between holidays. Take a breath, mama. Give yourself some space to settle in and then ease into the next holiday.