Many people think that being a positive mom means you’re always happy. In fact, trying to “stay positive no matter what” is one of the common pitfalls of motherhood. However, true positivity comes from validation. As positive moms, we validate our own emotions and model this for our children. One parenting strategy that can help us …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
We all need positive parenting solutions. Don’t we? Temper tantrums, sibling rivalry, stressful situations, negative behaviors from an explosive child, loud cries of sensitive children, mealtime madness, chore wars, homework hassles, bedtime battles, the rolling of the eyes, the slamming of the doors, and ultimately losing control – and your marbles – during a misbehaving …
Elisha and I met in Pennsylvania for a special event: She was about to deliver her TEDx talk at TEDxYouth@Berwyn. The TEDxYouth Berwyn theme “Small Actions, Big Impacts” explored how our decisions create ripples beyond what we may expect. The talks answered the question: “How can we take small steps to create the change we …
I was probably about 5 years old when I first heard about Jesus. He wasn’t a topic of conversation in the slum where I grew up, but whenever I saw my grandma, she told me about how Jesus died for me. “He loves you,” she would say. I didn’t believe that anyone loved me, and …
I recently traveled to Georgia to support my second-born daughter, teen entrepreneur Elyssa Fernández, who was speaking at the inaugural TEDx Alexander Park event this year. Her talk, The Litmus Test for On-Screen Representation, is now available to watch on YouTube, and I want to share the transcript and video with you. The event was organized by seasoned TEDx …
If you’re looking for a way to change your life for the better, a simple and effective tool is daily affirmations! Affirmations are positive statements that help to reprogram your subconscious mind. Using daily affirmations can have a powerful effect on your life because they can create positive change. That’s why in this blog post, …
Are you a codependent mom? If you’re not sure, then read on for signs of codependency in motherhood. Codependency is a very real issue that many mothers struggle with. It can be tough to admit that you have a problem, but it’s important to get help if you need it. In this blog post, I …
“Wait until they become teenagers!” Whenever I hear that phrase my blood BOILS! I have 4 daughters. My firstborn is a young adult, and my second is a teen. And I don’t just love them… I like them. When my firstborn, Elisha, went off to college, I was a mess. I counted every sleep until …
Mompreneurship is a term I’ve been using for over a decade and is becoming more and more popular these days. But what exactly is it? Is mompreneurship for you? And how can you be a successful mom entrepreneur? In this blog post, I will discuss what mompreneurship is and provide tips for aspiring mom entrepreneurs …
If you’re like most moms, you are constantly juggling a million things at once. I know what that’s like. It can be hard to find time for yourself, let alone time to focus on your own needs. But it is important to take some time each day to focus on yourself and your goals. I …