Diary of a S.M.A.R.T. Parent

Each diary entry is rooted in the five-pillar S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting® framework.

From pregnancy to parenting and beyond, these insights help you lead with presence through any season of change.

Move Without Knowing

Published on: 05/08/2026

Learn how to start clearing what no longer belongs and moving before you can see where the path leads.

Feel joy even when your world is on fire

Published on: 04/03/2026

Joy doesn't require calm conditions. Learn how to stay present and find joy even when life feels overwhelming.

Lead with presence

Published on: 09/10/2025

Stop fearing uncertainty and use practical regulation tools to stay calm and confident through pregnancy, birth, and life's biggest challenges.

Release perfectionism

Published on: 25/09/2025

Distinguish strategic preparation from perfectionist control in pregnancy and motherhood.

Hi! I'm Dr. Michelle El Khoury—wife, mother of 3, and creator of The S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting®. Through 20+ years of healthcare leadership and three pregnancies during my corporate career, I discovered that navigating life's biggest transitions isn't about "having it all", it's about leading with presence.

My journey inspired me to establish Yogamazia®, a virtual hub for maternal and parenting education that has provided strategic preparation and evidence-based support to over 700 women, children, families, and organizations.

This diary shares the soulful shifts, vulnerable reflections and mindfulness practices to help you feel prepared, confident, and present as both leaders and mothers.

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