Welcome to Thrive in 5—your weekly note that respects your time and your nervous system. We do warm, practical support here. not “be your best self by 5 AM” pressure.  If your week included love, chaos, and at least one moment of “I can’t believe this is my life”. same. You’re in the right place. 

1) LAST WEEK’S TWO READS on the Blog:            

1.1) Rockfalls and Workarounds: Real Help for Learning Differences at Home

Reading, writing, math, and processing differences explained with strategies, tools, advocacy tips, and homework help. Wired differently? There’s always a detour.  

Takeaways: How to approach homework and to advocate with the school.

(Click on the title to access the full article.)

1.2) Food Prep Without the Breakdown: Easy, Safe, Joyful Holiday Meals

Takeaways: Prep timeline, Health Canada temperatures, and a printable planner—without the meltdown.

(Click on the title to access the full article.)

2) COMING UP IN THIS WEEK'S BLOG                              

2.1) Dyspraxia (DCD) in Real Life: Kind Help for Skills, Sports, School

Kind Help for Skills, Sports, School  What dyspraxia, also called Developmental Coordination Disorder, looks like at different ages, why it’s not laziness, and concrete strategies so kids can learn, play, and belong.       

(Click on the title to access the full article.)                                                                                                                                                                   

2.2) You’ve Got This, Mom: Laugh, Borrow the Dress, Remember the Why

Funny, practical holiday pep talk with dress-swap scripts, self-care, and a one-page checklist. 

(Click on the title to access the full article.)

3) TINY WIN OF THE WEEK

The “One Sentence Plan” (3 minutes):

Write ONE sentence on a sticky note (or your phone):

“This week, I’m focusing on ________.”  Examples: more sleep, less yelling, one walk, one boundary, one brave talk.Then ask: What’s the smallest next step that matches that sentence? Do that. Not twelve other things. things.                                                                                                                          

4)  SKILL TESTING QUESTION:

Two Truths and a Lie (Mom Edition)

Which one is the lie? 

- A 2-minute reset can change the tone of the whole evening. 

-“Good moms never need help.” 

- Planning one backup meal reduces stress (even if you don’t use it).                          

5) CALL TO ACTION:                                                  

5.1)  Want more blogs on any of our themes? Reply to the email with one word: Balance / Parenting / Self-Care / Time / Support / Career and Personal Goals / Family Finances

 5.2) Quiz: What’s Your Thrive Momma Archetype? 

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5.3)  Available in the New Year:                                               

Thrive Momma Coaching – Self-Care (Group, 6 sessions) For overwhelmed moms • structure + scripts • $300 

5.4) ADVERTISE IN THRIVE MOMMA WEEKLY:  

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With you,

Elizabeth @ Thrive Momma Coaching

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