Author: britstueven

“JeeWooooooo! It’s dinner tiiiime!” I announced with a paper towel roll one night.  THE. LOOK. ON. HIS. FACE. 🤩🤩🤩 For the first time in history, something broke his attention from Cocomelon on the first try, then he came RUNNING with the biggest smile.  As the night went on, it was fun to watch him take … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Trash to Treasure →

Whenever I’m in the thick of a challenging time, here’s something that helps:  Reflecting on a time that felt extremely hard while I was in it, but showed me SO much goodness on the other side. That’s what our 10th joy prompt, Recounting a Growth Bout, is all about. Whether you feel like journaling, daydreaming, … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Recount a Growth Bout →

There are three places I haven't taken my phone: the shower, the ocean, and one time at Comedy Works when we were required to leave it at the door.  If I forget it or can’t find it, it feels like my arm was cut off. I treat the thing like it’s a body part, and … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Hide Your Phone →

Gimme 5, stay alive.Gimme 4, shut the door.Gimme 3, let's have tea.Gimme 2, take off a shoe.Gimme 1, let's have fun! Thirty-three years later, I still remember the secret handshake that my uncle and I made up. I also remember what my mom and I would do before we said goodnight: We’d pinky swear, kiss … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Love Code Mode →

Last week, you were nudged to get on the ground with your toddler. This week, you’re encouraged to lie down on the floor…all by yourself.  That’s right, mama. Seek out a mini, solo savasana for just a few minutes. And whatever you do, don’t wait for the perfect scenario. Plop down in the closet if … Continue reading Mama Be Present: Stop. Drop. Breathe. →