Elizabeth Burton
Elizabeth is a licensed professional counselor, life coach, course creator, and writer. Elizabeth is a mom of three kids, and every day lives in the tension of the gift that they are and yet the challenge of navigating all that comes with parenting. In her writing, Elizabeth hopes to encourage moms towards wellness, so that they are filled up in the midst of the challenges and able to keep turning back towards their people. You can learn more about Elizabeth and her work here: elizabethburton.com or on Instagram.
The Gift Of Unstructured Play
Often, when we have children and enter into the world of parenting, we naturally want to give them the world. Perhaps for each of us our ideals differ, yet many times these may include...
A Chattanooga Day Trip To Foster Falls & Sewanee
Just a few weeks ago, our family had the gift of a day with no plans. In some seasons, this may feel boring, yet there are times where it is just what you...
Navigating The World Of Kids’ Extracurricular Activities
Navigating the world of kids' extracurricular activities can be really fun, energizing, and meaningful. It can also be overwhelming and difficult to make decisions, discern between options, and navigate that line between giving kids...
Letting Go Of Perfection And Embracing Self-Compassion And Authenticity In Our Parenting
Just a couple of weeks ago, hardly into the new year and right in the midst of dreams and aspirations for ideals and what a new year might hold, I had a parenting moment...
Claiming Meaning, Breath, & Light This Christmas Season
Sometimes, it very much feels like the holidays happen to us. We get caught up in the hustle of activity, the list of things to buy and wrap, and the holiday commitments. In a...
Reading With Children: A Daily Rhythm That Grounds And Connects Us
I love noticing what gives rhythm to our days, not so much a rigid routine, but rhythms that ground both my kids and me. Much like we can trust that the tide will rise...
Hiking With Kids On Signal Mountain
When I think of Signal Mountain, I think of trails and exploration. Woven throughout the community are various trails and paths, opportunities for adventures, both short and more extensive. Trails to our library, trails...
Strengthening A Sense Of Partnership In Parenting, Around The House, And In Life
Parents are in the thick of it. The goodness of having a child or multiple children and yet the incredible hard work and feat of caring for children while also maintaining careers and a...
Fall Creek Falls, Rock Island, And Cloudland Canyon State Parks
I think we can all agree that Chattanooga is incredible in and of itself, yet one of my favorite things about Chattanooga is the area around it as well. Chattanooga is positioned ideally for...
Summertime Self-Care Strategies For Mamas
Summer in all its sunshine, later bedtimes, and water play is so much fun, yet sometimes can be especially challenging for moms in the self-care department. Summer requires an extra amount of switching gears,...