“I am a mom of 2 children, a wife, a professional, a daughter, friend, sister, the list of the roles I play is long, and for that, I am so grateful. It can also be super overwhelming at times, knowing I want to be the best at all of them, all of the time.
My 6-year-old is a carbon copy of me, so she knows exactly how to bring out the best and the worst in me as a mom. It is the "worst" part that is always devastating.
In going through this course and talking with Sarah and Erin, I realized my biggest challenge was communication. I was setting unrealistic expectations for both my daughter and myself. So focused on wanting to fix and move on, that I wasn't listening and appreciating how we got to the challenges. Throughout this course and my video chats with Erin & Sarah, I was able to build a little conversation "toolbox" for both my daughter and me. These word phrases, breathing exercises, and pausing moments were true turning points in our day-to-day interactions.
For example, my daughter suggested that we really needed a three-breath hug the other day when we weren't seeing eye to eye. Such a gratifying moment for her to express and want to resolve at 6. So much progress! I cannot recommend this course enough for moms like me that are just trying to do their best navigating being a parent, especially in these crazy times. ”
