I'm sure you've heard it. That inner voice that speaks up whenever we’ve just messed up. Or when your kids just won't listen. Maybe even when you experience injustice at work. This, my friend, is your critical inner voice. Your critical inner voice is very good at reminding you what you should've done but didn’t. Other times, it reminds you of something you did that you could've avoided. Whenever you have a running dialogue with yourself about how you’re falling short whether at home or at … [Read more...] about How To Quiet That Critical Inner Voice And Prevent Self Sabotage
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Skinny Body Shaming – What it is and Why it hurts
In this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, I am talking to Sybil from Mamas and Coffee about body shaming. This is not the body-shaming you're used to. She actually shares about skinny body shaming. This is a topic that I wanted to talk to Sybil about because of 2 reasons. First, you don't hear much about this topic. Usually, you hear about the other side of the spectrum with body shamming of plus size and obese women. Secondly, this is such a sensitive topic that I wanted other … [Read more...] about Skinny Body Shaming – What it is and Why it hurts
5 Easy Ways to Build Confidence as Parents
Self-esteem can be very tenuous. As parents, when our children fail it is easy to take it personally. The same principles apply to parents building confidence as to children who are developing confidence in themselves. Building greater confidence and self-esteem takes practice. But, the results are well worth the time and effort. Stronger confidence benefits you in every area of your life. Using these strategies will help you and your children develop greater confidence and … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Build Confidence as Parents
Internal Versus External Control to Promote Positive Self-Esteem in Children
We all want to be responsible parents. After all, that’s the job we signed up for. With that responsibility comes a requirement - legal, moral and ethical - that we do what we can to control our children. Though it is an expectation of child-rearing, it also important for us to recognize our limits and learn how to manage our children without becoming dominating or overly-controlling. The job is to develop young adults who can control their own behavior without external motivation or … [Read more...] about Internal Versus External Control to Promote Positive Self-Esteem in Children
Proven Ways to Promote Positive Self-Esteem In Children
Your child's positive self-esteem is one that you can start building from they are a toddler. You may not notice it, but if your child's self-esteem is low it will affect how they interact with others, their performance in school and in other activities. It doesn't matter if your child is a little one or a teenager, there are things that you can do today that will help build your child's positive self-esteem. Check out these tips for developing a positive self-esteem in your child. Tips for … [Read more...] about Proven Ways to Promote Positive Self-Esteem In Children