On Outside Time as a Basic Need
Stop taking away recess and outside time as punishment! Why on earth are we making kids earn movement? Fresh air? EXERCISE? I’m obviously...
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Stacy McCann
- Oct 13
- 2 min
On Our Expectations
I love this concept from Fran Liberatore at @bigmothering. She had a fantastic series on her stories the other day (she often does,...
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Stacy McCann
- Oct 2
- 1 min
On Self-Care
Self-care isn’t about the activity. Self-care is about choice and control. Control of our time and how we spend it. As moms, we control...
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Stacy McCann
- Sep 29
- 1 min
On the Similarities Between ADHD and Motherhood
Truly, the similarities are endless. ✔️ Lack of attention to detail ✔️ Difficulty paying attention to tasks ✔️ Poor follow through on...
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Stacy McCann
- Sep 21
- 2 min
On Parenting Styles
The "gentle parenting" buzzword has really taken a turn on the internet. And the worst part is that it's not even a thing; it's not a...
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Stacy McCann
- May 26
- 1 min
On Long Weekends
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, a "long weekend" for most, I wonder what yours looks like. Lots of barbecues and splash pad time? Or...
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Stacy McCann
- May 19
- 2 min
On Summer Parenting
And once again, we're at the end of another school year. How can that be? Wasn't I just looking at photo after photo of your kids,...
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Stacy McCann
- Apr 14
- 2 min
On Spring
Spring is such a restorative time, not only for the Earth, but for mothers too. Not to get too far into the "woo" but doesn't sunshine...
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Stacy McCann
- Jan 10
- 1 min
On Perfection
There's this image on social media of the mother who knows and does it all. She has a Pinterest board with all her favorite toddler...
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Stacy McCann
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
On Juggling
Juggling is such a strong metaphor for motherhood. What else are we than master jugglers, constantly balancing our family's physical,...
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Stacy McCann
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min
On Values
Values are so abstract. They feel limitless in scope and really difficult to pin down, particularly if you're a tired mom just trying to...
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Stacy McCann
- Aug 18, 2022
- 1 min
On Mommy Burnout
What is burnout, exactly? We know it's a feeling, often hard to describe but overwhelming in its presence. A feeling of being "just done"...
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Stacy McCann
- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
On Parenting in the Present
Welcome! My name is Stacy and I'm the therapist behind Present Moment Counseling Services. I'm officially launching my practice this...
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