Simple Tools for Joyful Structure
Category: Calm and Self Care
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A Gentle Start to the Day Mornings with children can feel like a race against the clock. Socks mysteriously disappear, toast lands butter-side down, and somehow the backpack that was right there last night has vanished into thin air. But amidst the hustle, there is an opportunity to create a small island of calm: a…
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A Gentle Guide to Creating One at Home As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to feel safe, seen, and supported when their big feelings rise to the surface. But even in the happiest homes, there are moments of frustration, overwhelm, or tears — and not only for the kids! This is where…
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A Gentle Path to Self-Regulation As parents, we’ve all seen how much energy children carry — sometimes at the most inconvenient times. Just as you’re preparing for bedtime, your little one suddenly discovers they have enough energy to bounce like a kangaroo or chatter like a parrot. It can be exasperating, especially when what you…
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Welcome to Spoon & Sky: Simple Tools for Joyful Structure, Connection, and Creative Chaos (The Good Kind) Hello and welcome!I’m Lily Luz—a sculptor, artist, and mother of two muddy-kneed, highly energetic little boys. I live in the rolling hills (and occasional chaos) of the UK, and I’m thrilled you’ve found your way here to Spoon…
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Finding Your Family Flow As parents, we often find ourselves stretched thin—juggling work deadlines, laundry mountains, after-school clubs, and the everyday business of feeding and raising tiny humans. The to-do list can feel endless, and the pressure to “do it all” can leave us running on empty. But here’s the truth: balance doesn’t mean doing…