The Zen Mama’s Blog
Welcome to the Zen Mama's Blog where you can find inspiration on being a parent! Betsy Henry is a teacher, mother, wife and also the author of HOW TO BE A ZEN MAMA and the ZEN MAMA'S BOOK OF QUOTES.
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Category Archives: Changing Ourselves
The Art of Conversation With Your Family
“There is no such thing as a worthless conversation, provided you know what to listen for. And questions are the breath of life for a conversation.” ~ James Nathan Miller Is the art of conversation lost when it comes to … Continue reading
The Sky Is NOT Falling! 7 Solutions To Stop Living In Fear
“I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head.” ~Chicken Little Do you always believe that the worst is about to happen? Do you jump to conclusions? … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Letting Go, optimism
Tagged chicken little, chicken little syndrome, fear, letting go of fear, optimism, worry and fear
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Feeling Blue? 7 Ways To Cheer Up!
After Christmas, we can sometimes feel a little blue. You’re not alone. I’ve had several people tell me what a let down life is after all the holiday activity. When I’m down, I have little positive tricks to do. You … Continue reading
What We Think We Become
“One word than can ruin all positive thought. Don’t let STRESS get in the middle of your positive thoughts.” ~ Zen Mama This week I was like one of the three little pigs. Except, instead of the big, bad, wolf … Continue reading
Some Inspirational Buys And A Zen Mama Give Away!
Over the past year I’ve come across some great books and products and would love to pass on the recommendations: Loaded with sensible advice, Zen-Sational Living and Booyah Spirit are road-maps for making good decisions and being your best. From … Continue reading
How To Make Your Day Last Forever
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” – Thich Nhat Hanh I think I hear it and say it everyday: “I don’t have enough time! I’m too busy!” And now the Christmas Season is on it’s way… It’s overwhelming! And quite honestly … Continue reading
7 Ways To Become An Active Listener
“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” ~Epictetus Do you know the secret to a better marriage? Do you know the best way to connect with your children? Do … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Parenting
Tagged active listening, listening, listening to others, parenting and listening
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Be The Change You Want To See In Your Family
“Things don’t change. You change your way of looking, that’s all.” ~ Carlos Casteneda “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Mahatma Ghandi You can’t control people. But you can control the environment and … Continue reading
Laugh And The World Laughs With You…Literally!
“Free Flowing Oxygen is available at two places – Intensive Care Units of hospitals or Laughter Clubs – The Choice is Yours.” ~Dr. Mandan Kataria One of my goals this summer was to take a Laughter Yoga class. I’d stumbled … Continue reading
Allow… And Then Accept!
Summer is a busy time for Mamas and sometimes it’s hard to stay a “Zen Mama”. There’s always a houseful here whether it’s friends, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles! As I try to organize jobs, sports, gardening and meals, I … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Gratitude, Letting Go, Parenting, Positve Thought
Tagged accepting others, allow, letting go, parenting, postive parenting
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