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Finding the love in those imperfect holiday moments

One Way to Find the Love Even in Those Imperfect Holiday Moments

by Erin Canning • December 9, 2021January 16, 2022

During my holiday journaling challenge week, a prompt had us explore recent holiday moments with our kids. Learn about what I discovered about an imperfect holiday moment.

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Posted in Daily Progress, Parenting
I lost myself: Why I advocate a life beyond parenting

I Lost Myself: Why I Advocate a Life Beyond Parenting

by Erin Canning • October 13, 2021April 5, 2022

After realizing the extent to which I lost myself, I began seeking ways to build a life beyond parenting. But what does that even mean?

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health, Parenting
My heart leaks drops of ink

My Heart Leaks Drops of Ink: A Poem

by Erin Canning • October 12, 2021March 8, 2022

A poem about the currents of pain, how they can spread to others. But I keep fighting and keep trying, even though my heart leaks drops of ink.

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Posted in Life's Journey, Mental Health, On Writing
First Day of School

First Day of School: So Many Big Feelings Watching My 1st Grader

by Erin Canning • August 30, 2021January 16, 2022

My 6-year-old was crazy excited about this first day of school. We all needed this, despite the fear and anxiety we still carry.

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Posted in Daily Progress
Mom comforting child: parents with anxiety

Parents with Anxiety: How Identifying Mine Saved My Family

by Erin Canning • June 28, 2021September 21, 2022

Even though I am one of may parents with anxiety, I had been unaware of how much my anxiety negatively impacted my relationship with my kids. I vowed to change.

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Posted in Mental Health, Parenting

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