I AM Momma Lex

22/05/2023

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For a long time even some days currently, I would get stuck in feeling bad for doing things just for myself. Even buying things JUST for me and not sharing. Leaving them with their dad, or grandparents to have some me time even if I was just shopping at for body wash 😂 momguilt always found a way to find me.

BUT!!! I started realizing this was a great way to teach my children about boundaries, choices, and self care. Showing them it’s okay to want space and also okay to say no.

Plus I noticed the more I was able to step away and enjoy the alone time I become more self regulated, and happier around my mini mes.

I say all that to say. Take a night off. Run that errand alone. Book that trip. And tell them you’re not sharing your 3 pack of delicious even if it’s enough to share 😂😂

11/05/2023

24/04/2023

Fostering a love of learning and education in children can be quite simple when you focus on the following:

✨ Making it fun, play-based learning is the best way for your child to learn and not even know you’re teaching!

✨ Observe your child, and how they take in information ie: hands-on, via music, art, etc

✨ Nurture their passions and have discussions not lectures, allow them to feel creative and free to express

✨ Encourage them ALWAYS and explore different ways of teaching until you find the best way for that individual

21/04/2023

Before I started conscious parenting I was like most moms, stretching myself thin, trying to be superwoman, start a business, be a loving and attentive partner, and be organized.

In that, I was very stressed and reactive.

Things had to be my way and done when I said so.

No talking back, no apologizing when I snap at them due to my own stress. Whooping them and punishing them because "they aren't listening to me", and quite honestly the list goes on. I know you might be asking, "Well why did you choose the conscious style all of a sudden?"

The answer to that is simple: I didn't like who I was in those moments, I didn't feel connected to my children, and I barely even felt connected to myself. Everything seemed chaotic, and I felt myself spiraling. So as I actively started on my spiritual and healing journey, I realized a lot of what I was doing was what I was taught from past generations, and they were not beneficial to the growth, love, or joy I wanted my kids and myself to experience.

I wanted to show up for myself, break the generational cycles, show up for my children, and strengthen our connection and communication. I didn't want to break them down for them to understand what I needed from them or what was expected, nor did I want to be a continuous bully.

✨ My goal is for my children to feel safe, loved, heard, valued, and empowered, and in order for them to feel those things, I have to be conscious of my own emotions, triggers, values, mind, and body. ✨

19/04/2023

Sometimes when we start our own family we carry those same childhood traditions we grew up with into our own homes, but what about when we want to create our own?

But what does that look like?

Here are some strategies to start:
-Be intentional, remember these are forms of connection and authentic joy.
-Keep it simple, don’t overthink it follow your heart, and let things flow.
-Be open, Explore new things, and get creative or expound upon things you already do.
-Document, Enjoy the moment but don’t hesitate to record or snap a photo, save artwork, etc to enjoy at a later date.

04/04/2023

04/04/2023