Breathe, Mama, Breathe

Mindful Balance For Busy Moms

Shonda Moralis MSW, LCSW

Struggling With Pandemic Parenting?

Parenting during the pandemic is a challenge, for sure! These simple tips will help you restore sanity and a sense of calm.

Want to Boost Your Confidence?

Learn how to overcome your fear, boost your confidence, get out there, and take on the world.

3 Barriers That May Be Getting in the Way of Your Dreams

Use these simple, 5-minute empowerment strategies to step out of your comfort zone and play bigger.

Wide Awake at 2 AM?

Middle-of-the-night worry needn't rule your life. Use this simple mindful break to put those worries to bed for the night.

Need a Nudge to Get Moving?

Exercise helps ward off anxiety, depression, and the negative effects of stress, but have you experienced the bliss of afterburn? Read more to find out how.

6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Sanity in 5 Minutes or Less

Use these quick mindful breaks for peace of mind, health, and sanity in the midst of the chaos.

On the Verge of Panic?

We are all feeling heightened anxiety right about now. We can't always control the conditions, but we can learn to ride out those challenging, fear-laden storms.

Struggling with a Challenging Colleague?

Challenging colleagues can be maddening and draining. There are few things we can do to cope and maintain our composure.

Stuck in a Rut?

Use this simple trick to grow your confidence and expand your world.

"My Mom Found a Baby at the Mall"

Mindfulness teaches us how to calm ourselves in stressful situations. We never know when we might find ourselves putting it to good use.

One Simple Strategy for Your Best Mother’s Day Yet

Mother's Day can be fraught with unrealistic expectations. One simple shift in attitude can make all the difference in how the day plays out.

Suffering From Holiday Overwhelm?

Don't let unrealistic expectations for the holiday season get you down. Take a lesson from Mrs. Claus, settle in, and enjoy.

So You Think You Can't Meditate?

A common misconception about meditation is that we need to clear our mind of thoughts. Not true — meditation is simply noticing our thoughts — and everyone can do it.

Overwhelmed with the Busy Back-to-School Pace?

Don't let the crazy back-school-pace wear you down. With a quick Life as Pie exercise you can create some delicious slices of peace, quiet, and calm in your day.

No Time for Mindfulness? Think Again.

Love your morning cup of coffee or tea? Add a bit of mindfulness to start your day off with a taste of calm, focus, and pleasure.

Can We Really Boost Our Level of Happiness?

One woman's inspiring story and her simple happiness hack.

Mindful Eating for the Mamavore

Do you pay attention to what you are eating? Having kids can make it challenging. Here are a few reminders to keep us on our mindful eating game.

What's It Like to Write a Book?

When faced with any project, creative or otherwise, we often face doubt and fear. Learn how to keep them at bay with this one simple trick.

Why I Choose a New Year's Word (and Why You Should, Too!)

New Year's are out. Choosing an intentional word of the year is in — and for good reason.

It's the Most Confunctional Time of the Year

Feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of the season? This simple reminder will help you keep things in perspective.

Mindful Holiday Hack: Schedule in the Downtime

The busy holiday season is in full swing. Here's a simple way to enjoy and savor.

10 Ways Writing a Book is Like Having a Baby

Ever wanted to write a book? Here is an inside look from a first-time author's perspective.

10 Mindful Life Lessons From a World-Class Triathlete

We don't need to marathon train in order to live like a champion. Here are some simple reminders for a more vibrant, mindful life.

How to Fight Those Back-to-School Germs Like a Superhero

Moms aren't really granted sick days. Research shows an easy way to help boost your immune system so you can keep your superpowers running strong.

Want to Feel Like a Kid Again?

Need an antidote to all the negativity in our world right now? Take a look through the eyes of a child....

How Exactly Does Mindfulness Improve Your Life?

Research shows mindfulness can help us calm down, sleep better, lose weight, and enjoy life more. Here is what practicing mindfulness meditation has done for me.

16 Ways to Breathe, Mama, Breathe This Summer

Summer is a perfect time to bring more mindfulness into your life. Here are some simple ways to savor the season while keeping cool, calm, and collected with kids.

Awe and Awareness in Motherhood: An Interview

A hesitant adventurer's search for wonder in the natural world and how she keeps the phenomenal alive in her everyday life.

12 Simple Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids

Want to teach your children to be more mindful? Here's how.

Want to Teach Your Kids Mindfulness? Here's How.

Shown to reduce stress while increasing resilience, attention, and compassion, mindfulness is catching on as a vital happiness skill that can be taught to children of any age.

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