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Episode 2605:

Crystal Karges offers a heartfelt reminder to mothers who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to “do it all.” With compassion and wisdom, she reframes the concept of raising “healthy kids,” emphasizing connection, presence, and unconditional love over perfection, rigid routines, or nutritional checklists.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/to-the-mama-who-just-wants-to-raise-healthy-kids

Quotes to ponder:

"Healthy doesn’t have to mean perfect, and raising healthy kids doesn’t have to mean you’re doing everything right all the time."

"Your child doesn’t need a perfect mom - they just need you."

"Being present is more powerful than being perfect."

Episode references:

The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Hold On to Your Kids: https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Your-Kids-Parents-Matter/dp/0375760288

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