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.

Choose What Deserves Your Attention

Published on: 03/06/2026

Drowning in advice? Learn why more research isn't the answer and how to decide what actually deserves your attention.

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Trust what you've been given to build

Published on: 06/05/2026

Letting yourself be witnessed means trusting what you're building before you can see where it leads.

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Return to your peace, again and again

Published on: 08/04/2026

Peace isn't something you arrive at once. It's a practice you return to — again and again.

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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.

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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 maternal and parenting wellness education hub rooted in yoga philosophy, strategic preparation and evidence-based support to over 700 women and families, and partnerships with 50+ organizations seeking mindfulness-based approaches to leadership. Available in-person throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and virtually nationwide.

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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