Daily Helps Me Be the Mom I Want to Be

When I’m activated, I used to react quickly — especially with my children.Now I’m working hard on pausing instead of reacting. I’m listening more and not immediately offering advice. I’m responding instead of reacting. I’m much more easy-going. I’m creating more distance in my responses. It’s subtle. But it affects my relationships with my husband and my children. And that feels like the kind of mom and partner I want to be.