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“A cozy living room at night with a parent turning off a lamp, backpack and shoes set out for morning, and the title ‘The 15-Minute Evening Reset.’”
The 15-Minute Evening Reset: Close the Day Without Collapsing balance evenings mental load routines self-care support and encouragement time

You know that feeling when bedtime finally happens and you just
 flatten?

The house is chaos, the day was a blur, and you’re too tired to “reset” anything, so you crawl into bed and hope tomorrow mag...

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sitting in a parked car with a coffee cup, small sun or heart icon in the background. Text overlay: “You’re Not Failing, You’re Just Tired.”
You’re Not Failing, You’re Just Tired: A Love Letter to Moms in the Middle of Everything balance community mental health parenting self-care support and encouragement

If you’ve ever sat in your car in the driveway, scrolling your phone and avoiding going inside for just two more minutes
 this one’s for you.

Most moms I talk to have a secret fear that they’re someh...

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A mom looking at a simple timer or phone with “20:00” on the screen. Around her, small icons: laundry basket, laptop, heart, coffee cup.
The 20-Minute Reset: Time Management for Days That Never Go as Planned balance overwhelm parenting routines self-care time

If you have ever made a beautiful colour-coded schedule
 and then your kid got sick, your boss emailed “quick question,” and your dog threw up on the rug—hello, welcome, you are my people.

Time manag...

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Balance for Real Humans, Not Superheroes: Letting Go of the All-or-Nothing Life balance mental load motherhood self-care support and encouragement time

 If “work–life balance” makes you roll your eyes, you’re not alone.

Most moms I know are not choosing between “leaning in” and “leaning out.” They’re choosing between:

  • Sleep or dishes
  • Answering t...
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You’ve Got This, Mom: Laugh, Borrow the Dress, Remember the Why 211 canada dress swap family routines holiday mom pep talk self-care

Borrowed Glam, Zero Panic: A Calm Plan for Concert Night Chaos

The glitter is in your hair. The concert starts in two hours.
Someone just announced they “need formalwear.” Breathe.

Promise: we’ll ge...

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Your Brain, Your Peace: Simple Science to Calm Home and Heart brain basics emotions neurodiversity parenting relationships self-care

If your brain had a “check engine” light, it would blink during homework, bedtime, and when someone eats the last muffin.

Good news: you don’t need a new brain.

You need the user manual.

Today we’l...

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Tiny Gratitude Habits Busy Moms Can Keep: Brighter Days, Real Life gratitude habits mental health motherhood neurodiversity resilience self-care

Your coffee is cold. Your inbox is loud. Your kid’s sock is “too socky.”

Here’s the bright side: we can train our attention like a flashlight.

Promise: by the end, you’ll have tiny grati

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Elizabeth Teasdale

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Elizabeth Teasdale is the founder of Thrive Momma Coaching, where she helps mothers laugh, learn, and thrive with heart, hustle, and humour.

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