tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post3919056065563106443..comments2023-04-01T17:33:15.547-07:00Comments on MaMammalia: When Stress Interferes With Mindful ParentingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-4069684259424419812012-02-01T22:57:27.529-08:002012-02-01T22:57:27.529-08:00@FabulousMamaChronicles, yes I totally agree, rela...@FabulousMamaChronicles, yes I totally agree, relationship repair is so crucial. Our kids can't expect us (or anyone) to always be perfectly modulated, but they should be able to expect us to apologize and own up to it.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-49888231025836192342012-02-01T20:12:54.667-08:002012-02-01T20:12:54.667-08:00A very important step is repairing the relationshi...A very important step is repairing the relationship when we lose it, because even small children can appreciate an apology for unfair behavior because we're stressed out. My son has even hugged me (at 14 months at the time) after I apologized for being impatient because I was preoccupied with stressful thoughts that were making me grumpy, which was not his fault. Children forgive very easily and it shows them that when they make a mistake like that, making reparations is a healthy way to deal with it afterwards. Great tips!FabulousMamaChronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555022025559998636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-81322883283812570052012-02-01T12:08:38.943-08:002012-02-01T12:08:38.943-08:00@Min Yi Su, I really like the language you use to ...@Min Yi Su, I really like the language you use to ask for some space from the kids. I typically say something similar, but I think I'll give your words a try. I especially like "I'm not as patient today" and "Mommy's growing and sometimes it hurts". So honest and to the point! I think even my 2YO could understand that.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330964289844889151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-60405598994727841232012-02-01T00:06:33.344-08:002012-02-01T00:06:33.344-08:00When I am about to fly off the handle, I tell my k...When I am about to fly off the handle, I tell my kids, "I'm not as patient today. It has nothing to do with you. I love you very much. Mommy's growing and sometimes it hurts. Please allow me some space to be with myself." My 10, 7 and 4 year olds will then go off on their own and give me space.Min Yi Suhttp://www.minyisu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-84033343405078603732011-07-05T22:16:15.145-07:002011-07-05T22:16:15.145-07:00so true! I find the hardest part is just keeping ...so true! I find the hardest part is just keeping a handle on my own reactions, especially when I'm tired. But your suggestions are all really helpful!Michelle @ The Parent Vortexhttp://www.theparentvortex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-67803302063226998882011-06-30T22:03:56.803-07:002011-06-30T22:03:56.803-07:00@taragill, Yes, surrender is a great one I'd f...@taragill, Yes, surrender is a great one I'd forgotten about. Thanks!MaMammalianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-41685743146142666732011-06-30T22:00:36.188-07:002011-06-30T22:00:36.188-07:00@Sarah, Your feedback is so encouraging and I real...@Sarah, Your feedback is so encouraging and I really appreciate it. I'm so happy you found this post useful. Knowing I have reached at least one person is an honor and a huge motivator for me! I'd love to find a mag to publish it...MaMammalianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-11176495266165938082011-06-30T21:58:39.841-07:002011-06-30T21:58:39.841-07:00I call my husband and ask him when he will be home...I call my husband and ask him when he will be home :) Breathing is an excellent suggestion, especially in the heat of it all. Surrender has been one of the biggest keys for me, especially when he was a newborn, but now too. Not fighting it frees up a lot of energy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5352349300184483080.post-60450707954471538912011-06-29T19:03:25.292-07:002011-06-29T19:03:25.292-07:00You should pitch this post to a magazine or someth...You should pitch this post to a magazine or something. It's excellent and so utterly sensible and true. I struggle with being mindful but I'm slowly getting better at it. Baby steps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com