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Writings on Motherhood and Building Joy into the Micro-Moments

The Joy of Being Delighted In
Shani Macaulay Shani Macaulay

The Joy of Being Delighted In

Delight is a joyful feeling and people big and small adore the feeling of delight-in something or someone as well as being delighted-in.

Read on to explore the importance of delight in nourishing your connectiong with your child.

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Self-Compassion : The Missing Piece
Shani Macaulay Shani Macaulay

Self-Compassion : The Missing Piece

Self-compassion and self-love are often seen as indulgences in parenting - but what if I told you that they are not optional but rather essential to parenting and parenting well?

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