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Every family has its stuff that it has to sort through or overcome. Our parents and grandparents did their best with what they knew, but when we get down to it, some of their parenting caused generational traumas and toxic patterns that are tough to break. Many of us are realizing that some of our experiences growing up do not match how we want to raise our children now.
The journey starts here! Ashley and Jenny share some tips to handling generational traumas and patterns:
And don’t be afraid to get help. That’s important. Get the help you need to move forward in your life, move past the hurts and move into the direction you hope for as a mother. Here’s a great post to help you get some mental health care.
Bonus recommendation: I’m Glad my Mom Died by Jeannette McCurdy
“Cream & Sugar” Recommendations:
Ashley read the book, “The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class and Race from Moms Not Like Me,” by Helena Andrews-Dyer, and this book is a must-read for mothers who are open and willing to explore building relationships with all kinds of moms, taking in their perspectives and insights!
In a pinch for dinner? Jenny loves the Birds Eye Sheet Pan Meals for nights where time got away from her and she has nothing planned! These are clutch!!!
Houston Moms “House Blend” Posts:
A Houston Moms Guide to Crawfish Season by Kim Reed
Where to Get The Best Margaritas in Houston by Rebecca R
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