Brooke Moran
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Giving myself a 365 day writing challenge where I have to write a piece of fiction or poetry at least once a day for 365 days.
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Teach Self-Control to Kids: 10 Techniques That Actually Work
Teaching self-regulation to children is one of the most important things that we can do as parents. When children who do not know how to handle emotions become adults, they are angry and have little to no self-control. Teaching them ways to calm themselves down and regulate is essential to doing better for the next generation. Here are ten ways that you can teach self-regulation to your kids.
By Brooke Moranabout 19 hours ago in Families
I Stopped Waiting for Inspiration
I used to only write when I was inspired. This does not bode well for a wife and mother trying to make time to be inspired. Now, I am working on staying in the habit of writing every day, and I can feel the shift physically inside of me.
By Brooke Moran3 days ago in Writers
Exhaustion of Motherhood
Sometimes I wonder if all mothers feel guilty for the strange things. I hear all the time that no one could possibly be my son’s mother except me. I think that is true for all parents. I think that we should be the ones that our kids need. Children deserve patience, love, and understanding.
By Brooke Moran3 days ago in Families
The Twin in the Closet
Ever since the accident, life has been a little strange. Mom barely leaves her room, and Dad barely ever comes home from work. I guess it's normal for everyone to handle their grief in different ways. The problem is, I can't tell them that no one needs to grieve. Six months ago, it was my twin's and my 17th birthday, and we were on our way home from a party, and our car crashed into a tree.
By Brooke Moran3 days ago in Fiction
Support Group
After 40 years of marriage, you think that I would be ready to say goodbye. You think that there would be some understanding that not everything could remain the same forever, but still. Waking up in a bed that for 40 years held both of us alone is not something that I ever knew how to get used to.
By Brooke Moran4 days ago in Fiction
