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  • Five Weeks Later, Hope Feels Different

    Five Weeks Later, Hope Feels Different

    I wrote the first half of this post five weeks ago. I never published it. At the time, I wasn’t sure I ever would. But I tucked it away, and when I came back to read it five weeks later, I realized something: maybe the fact that I don’t feel exactly the way I did…

    marialynbonilla

    September 3, 2026
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    Advocating for Your Child, Child Development, Finding Hope, Honest Motherhood, Motherhood, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Parenting Support, Parenting Through Hard Seasons, Sensory Needs
  • Mama Needs a Calm Corner Too

    Mama Needs a Calm Corner Too

    I’ve spent so much time educating myself on how to help regulate my children and set them up for success that I overlooked a very important member of our family: Me. We are a family where ADHD runs strong. My kids have hammock swings, yoga balls for deep pressure, a calming corner with weighted stuffies,…

    marialynbonilla

    August 29, 2026
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    calm corner for moms, calming space, cozy corner, emotional regulation, Intentional Living, Motherhood, overstimulated mom, self care for moms, sensory overload, sensory tools for adults
  • I’ll Hang the Balloons Every Time

    I’ll Hang the Balloons Every Time

    I find myself with a grateful heart this evening for the friendships I have forged through motherhood. Becoming a first-time mom was an immense mix of emotions for me. I was flooded with awe, completely enamored by my precious baby—and terribly lonely. I knew that wasn’t what I wanted for myself or my daughter, so…

    marialynbonilla

    August 8, 2026
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    Adult Friendships, Celebrating Everyday Moments, Creating Joy, Everyday Joy, Female Friendship, Finding Your Village, Friendship and Community, Friendship in Motherhood, Girls Night, Girls Night Ideas, Intentional Living, Making Friends as an Adult, Mom Community, Mom Friends, Mom Friendships, Moms Night In, Motherhood, Motherhood Community, Motherhood Journey, Pints PJs and Puzzles, Puzzle Night, Simple Celebrations

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