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Emotion | Heidi Smith Luedtke
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Category Archives: Emotion

Should Parents Hide Emotions From Kids?

Should Parents Hide Emotions From Kids?

It seems like our families can’t get away from intense emotional situations, even if things at home are mostly routine. This week we’re bombarded by powerful images of the floods in Colorado and people fleeing from the Washington Navy Yard in the wake of a rampage shooting that killed 13 people. Tragedies like these can[read more]

4 Great Books for 4th of July – 1001 Things to Love About Military Life

4 Great Books for 4th of July – 1001 Things to Love About Military Life

Today I’m happy to share a guest post from the authors of 1001 Things to Love About Military Life – long-time military spouses Tara Crooks, Star Henderson, Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer. Two of these spouses – Kathie and Star – are also veterans. All four inspire and encourage other spouses to get connected, be[read more]

What does mothering mean? And how do you mother yourself?

What does mothering mean? And how do you mother yourself?

My writing coach and friend, Christina Katz, is currently hosting what must be the mother of all giveaways! Each year in May she celebrates moms and women authors with a giant book (and e-book) giveaway. You can see the list of authors and prizes here. To enter the drawing, readers must respond to the question[read more]

Stages of Motherhood: Take a Look on the Light Side

Stages of Motherhood: Take a Look on the Light Side

In my article, Grow with the Flow (How to Thrive at Each Stage of Motherhood), I interviewed moms about their biggest challenges and joys at their current stage of parenting. The article appears in several regional parenting magazines this month, including Atlanta Parent. You can read it here.   Of course, I gave each stage[read more]

Stress Management Techniques for Moms: 3 Ways to Give Up Control

Stress Management Techniques for Moms: 3 Ways to Give Up Control

The stress of being a mom can be overwhelming, especially when kids’ emotions get out of control. I often wish I had 36 hours in a day and an extra set of arms attached to my body. Eyes in the back of my head would help, too. Let’s face it: I am more interested in[read more]

How to Break Out of Bad Moods

How to Break Out of Bad Moods

Some days I think bad moods are more highly contagious than the flu. Sitting in stalled traffic on our morning commute, one driver honks and surges forward in frustration. Those around him start driving more aggressively as well. In classes or meetings, I sense the frustration of people around me and find myself growing impatient[read more]

How to Tend to Your Own Emotions

How to Tend to Your Own Emotions

In the wake of last week’s tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I feel a need to shift gears. My planned posts on gift-related rivalry and holiday family dynamics seem unimportant. Even disrespectful. It’s simply not possible to act as if nothing has happened. Raw sadness and anxiety bubble right below the surface. I’m[read more]

Recipe for a Perfect Holiday

Recipe for a Perfect Holiday

If you are anything like me, you’re hoping for the perfect holiday. And there’s no shortage of inspiring images to make you feel a little bit less than perfect. Case in point: Pinterest. It’s chock-full of gorgeous photos of holiday decorations, food and gifts I could never achieve. (For instance, this holiday cake is just[read more]

Making Holidays More Meaningful

Making Holidays More Meaningful

This year I’m taking my own advice about holiday planning: 1) I’m focusing in on three qualities I want, not thirty. They are: Togetherness Gratitude, and Fun 2) I’m buying fewer gifts and spending money on “together time” instead. We’re taking a (surprise) family trip to a southern vacation destination. We’ll spend time in nature[read more]

10 Things I Know Right Now

10 Things I Know Right Now

My latest article, entitled “little know-it-alls,” came out yesterday in the December issue of Parents magazine. The idea for this piece came from a real-life Mommy moment, when I questioned my son Carson’s discovery of a “shark pod” on the Jersey Shore. If you read the article – go ahead and click over there, I’ll[read more]


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