10 Mothers On The Lessons Their Children Have Taught Them
Written by James Kicinski-McCoy
Photography by Photographed by James Kicinski-McCoy
Our jobs as parents are to bring up bright, determined, well-rounded children who also happen to be self confident, socially aware, and happy all at the same time. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? That being said, our kids may be our greatest teachers. The wealth of knowledge we gain from and through raising our children is immeasurable. We’ve asked ten of our favorite mamas to share some of the important lessons they’ve learned from their kids just in time for Mother’s Day.
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"Jemma helps me tap into the feeling of joy. It just feels so good to experience joy from the perspective of a kid; it is uncomplicated and not riddled with adult concerns. It is pure and alive. And the lesson that I take from that is to really try and be in present in the moment and feel that with her. I think that is one of the things that has really shifted me into becoming a better version of me and a more conscious person."
For more on Jen and Jemma, click here.
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"So far what I've learned after having my son, River, is acceptance. My home birth didn't go as planned, breastfeeding didn't go as planned, sleeping didn't go as planned—ha! My whole journey of motherhood and parenting has been a big dose of accepting what comes, and loving every step of the way. My job is to show up and love River. How that all plays out isn't up to me."
For more on Christy Dawn and River, click here.
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"What I’ve learned most from my son is that life is beyond precious and we
need to savor and enjoy every minute of it. And to live in the moment and not to sweat the small stuff!"
For more on Sue and Nico, click here.
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"Having a teenage daughter has definitely increased my awareness
of my own wellness and femininity. Recently she asked for a silk pillow case
because she read it was healthy for your skin and hair. So, I ordered
an extra one for me. I love it so much! Will never sleep without it now.
She definitely keeps me up to date with beauty and health trends."
For more on Wendy and Logan, click here.
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"An important lesson I have learned from my children is no matter how much I need to get accomplished, spending time with them comes first. I believe Lotus and Czar will look back and appreciate the moments we have had together more so than the dreams I have accomplished. I hope that my actions as a mother will inspire them and my time spent with them instills confidence to love life and enjoy each moment."
For more on Tylynn, Lotus, and Czar, click here.
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"By far the most important thing I have learned from my children is patience. It's still a work in progress."
For more on Ulla, Soren, Asher, and Agnes, click here.
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"My kids taught me flexibility of thought. With 5 kids ages 6-25 and multiple cultures coming from both me and their dad, we hardly ever agree on one topic. And that's ok. We allow for respectful debate each night. We call our house The Lab—where all truths are explored. We see where each idea takes us!"
For more on Jodie, Nain, Georgia, Cassius, Penelope, and Othello, click here.
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"When I'm in a spiral and feeling overwhelmed, Violet comes up and suggests a family hug. It lasts a good minute and at the end she says, 'Ahh much better,' and honestly we are. She's taught me that's it's good to lean in."
For more on Jessie and Violet, click here.
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"None of it matters. The fact that your boobs are misshapen, or the inside of your refrigerator doesn't look like a Pinterest board, or your bank account is scarce, or you didn't get invited to the Vogue editor luncheon thing that all the cool kids are posting pics of on Insta, nothing. What's important today, in this moment, is that you give love fully and receive it in return."
For more on Molly, Sunny, and Coco, click here.
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"I'm learning from my kids how to let go of anger and frustration. I sometimes hold onto those emotions, but I'm trying to be more like them. I see them get upset, express their feelings, and then move on."
For more on Kendra, Stella, Imogen, and Truman, click here.
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