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Chill, Parent! The Pause Button Practice for Calmer Mornings

Chill, Parent! The Pause Button Practice for Calmer Mornings

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 Hey there, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, it's Sunday morning, that weird in-between time where the weekend's winding down and the week's already knocking on the door. If you've got kids, that probably means the house is a little louder than usual, everyone's got opinions about what's for breakfast, and you're wondering how you're going to survive Monday without losing your mind. Sound familiar? Well, you're in exactly the right place.

Today, we're talking about something I call the Pause Button Practice. Because here's the thing about parenting: the hardest moments aren't usually the big dramatic ones. They're the small ones. Your kid spills juice. Someone's running late. Everyone's talking at once. And suddenly, you feel that little spark of frustration building. That's where this practice comes in.

So let's start by just getting comfortable. Whether you're sitting, standing, or hiding in the bathroom—hey, no judgment—take a second to feel your feet. Even if you're in socks, feel the ground beneath you. Feel that solid, steady support. That's real. That's here. That's not Monday morning yet.

Now, here's where we hit pause. I want you to take a breath in through your nose for a count of four. Feel the air moving. Cool and steady. Then out through your mouth for a count of six. Just one. Feel that? That slight pause between the rush of everything else and this moment right now? That pause is your superpower.

Here's what I want you to do this week: Before you react to chaos, take that breath. In for four. Out for six. Just once. Kids pick up on calm like sponges pick up spills. When they see you pause instead of react, something shifts. They learn that feelings aren't emergencies. Problems aren't disasters. Challenges are just moments that need a breath first.

Practice this three times today. Pick three small moments. Maybe it's before coffee. Maybe it's before responding to a question. Just pause. Breathe. Then move forward.

Your kids are watching you more than they're listening to you. When you stay calm, you're teaching them calmness isn't something you're born with. It's something you practice.

Thank you so much for joining me today on Mindful Parenting: Daily Tips for Raising Calm Kids. Please subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's practice. You've got this, parent. I mean it.

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