We scrolled through our camera roll this week and found at least seven forehead-close-ups courtesy of a rogue toddler selfie session. And you know what? Looking back, that five-head is downright delightful.
These moments of reflection matter. And even though our brains are still toggling between “we’re making memories” and “what the hell is for dinner,” this week’s tips are here to help bank the good stuff.
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💗 Screenshot the Win
👉 We heard a friend do this and thought: “Yes. That’s awesome.”
🔹 Open your camera roll and scroll back a week or two. You’re looking for that one photo - even if it’s grainy, backlit, or shows your house at its messiest - where your kid looks joyful and you felt present. Doesn’t matter if it’s from a walk around the block or a 20-minute splash pad sprint or a casual family dinner.
🔹 Screenshot it. Set it as your lock screen for a bit. No affirmations needed - just an easy little reminder you’re showing up in ways that matter.
🧘♀️ One Text = Mental Reset
👉 Here’s a quick shortcut to feeling some (adult) human connection again.
Text a fellow parent this: “What’s your recent parenting win? Tiny counts.”
You’ll get back something real and probably funny, like “we finally found the water bottle lid.” And just like that, you’ll remember: it’s not just you in the chaos. Bonus points if you reply with one of your own. (Ours would be “my toddler has decided she likes to eat frozen peas as a snack.” Yes, we’ll take that all day.)
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🍽 Declare a Victory Meal
👉 Think back to the last time your kid ate dinner without theatrics. That, my friend, is now your official Victory Meal. Sure, it might be short-lived because toddlers are chaotic little shape-shifters who change preferences like socks, but while it lasts, claim the win.
Put it on the calendar weekly and give it a name dumb enough to make you smile:
“Nugget Peace Pact”
“Wednesday No-Yell Nachos”
“The Pasta Accord”
Repeat it until it stops working, then shrug and rename something else.
💼 This Week’s Work WTF
Inspired by real life events.
Scenario:
A coworker sent a “just circling back!” email…at 10:42 PM.
What We Wish We Could Say:
“You need a hobby. Or sleep. Or both.”
Steal This Response:
“Appreciate the ping - just saw this now that I’m back in the office. Looping back with next steps below.”
Sets a boundary. Shuts down the urgency spiral. Keeps your sanity intact.
K that’s all. You’re the best and we love you.
-CK “Call Me Churchill” Fuller (Editor) & the JB Crew 🫡
PS: Next week brings a no-pressure purge for anyone drowning in dried-out markers and half-broken backpacks. You know…the calm before the official back-to-school storm.