Blog: Mom Brain Redefined - by Focus Like A Mother™

Finding Clarity in the Fog: How My Parent Brain Journey Led to Purpose

It feels like a common scene: I’m standing in my kitchen, holding my phone, and… completely blank on why I walked in there. My toddler is calling from the other room; I have a work meeting in 20 minutes, and somewhere in this house is my coffee – probably cold by now.

Sound familiar?

Take A Minute: 10 Ways Laughter Relieves Stress for Parents

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a new parent? Discover how laughter relieves stress for parents, easing anxiety and bringing more joy to your life.

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Take A Minute: Celebrate Your Parenting Wins For Quick Stress Relief

Hey there! Can I be honest with you for a minute? The other day, I caught myself in a familiar moment—standing in my kitchen, mentally running through all the things I hadn’t gotten done. You know that feeling?

Take a Minute: The Science of Gratitude for Busy Parents (And Why It Actually Works)

Are you juggling a million things while trying to remember if you actually ate lunch today? Discover how gratitude for parents can transform overwhelm into focused confidence, backed by neuroscience research that proves it’s more than just positive thinking. TL;DR – Gratitude Changes Your Brain… Read More »Take a Minute: The Science of Gratitude for Busy Parents (And Why It Actually Works)

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Take A Minute: How Self-Acknowledgement Reduces Parent Stress and Anxiety

Do you know that voice in your head during tough parenting moments? The one that whispers (or sometimes shouts), “I should be handling this better,” or “Everyone else seems to have it together”?

Take A Minute: Mindful Body Awareness to Reduce Parent Stress & Anxiety

I’m so glad you’re here. In the chaos of parenthood, finding even a moment of calm can feel impossible. But that’s exactly why I want to share mindfulness for parent stress relief with you today. Just as your brain adapts to prioritize your child’s needs, your body develops a heightened awareness of subtle signals that support both caregiving and professional focus.

Take A Minute: How Visualization Reduces Parent Stress and Anxiety

Picture this: You’re standing in your kitchen, surrounded by morning chaos. Your toddler just “helped” pour cereal (hello, floor cleanup), your mind is racing with everything you need to do today, and you’re feeling overwhelmed before the day really begins. Sound familiar?

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Take A Minute: Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Your 60-Second Reset for Parent Stress

Shoulders creeping up toward your ears? Jaw so tight you could crack a walnut? As a parent, your body might be telling you something about the stress you’re carrying. Progressive muscle relaxation for parent stress relief can help you relax in just 60-seconds!

Take A Minute: How The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique Reduces Parent Stress and Anxiety

Discover how 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique for parents can help reduce stress and anxiety in the moment – anywhere you are – without any fancy materials or notebooks.