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Mindfulness

Tired Parents Still Can't Meditate on a Mountaintop
How to move forward in 2025 with mindfulness
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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When the Present Moment...Sucks
Wisdom from a monk and a nun on parenting in the present moment
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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Tantrum on Aisle 4
Radical acceptance in parenthood
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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8:03
The Everyday Awe of Chipmunks
And noodle-twirling, contact lenses and good-byes
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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9:44
Introducing Doris, the inner critic
Listen now (6 mins) | Putting down the second arrow
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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6:07
"A key in my pocket..."
Parents who meditate share their wisdom
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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It's not just about taking a deep breath
The power of a pause (big and small)
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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Essential Self-Compassion for Bold Parents
All the cool kids are doing it
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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Dormant Plants and Parenthood
It's Thursday newsletter time: the tension between winter and spring, a simple practice of 3 and more reading recommendations
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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Imperfect traditions and playground kindness (for grown-ups)
It's Thursday newsletter time: Your unique family traditions, loving-kindness for the playground and some love-ly recommendations
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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Hiking with Children And Other Slow Moves
It's Thursday newsletter time: Slow walking in woods with kids, movement of a mindful nature and some mindfulness recommendations
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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Tired Parents Can't Meditate on a Mountaintop
What does bringing mindfulness into your real life parenthood look like?
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Kathryn Barbash, PsyD
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