Being a parent is hard.
This is something that is said all the time.
We have all heard this or most likely said this to someone else.
But this isn’t about how hard being a parent is.
This is about taking a peek behind the curtain.
What day is it?
Do I even remember how to put on makeup?
I miss Target and the library.
These are just a few of the random thoughts running through my mind during this quarantine.
I bet you are having quite a few thoughts of your own.
Are any of those thoughts about how to find joy?
We are all in the same boat. Stuck in the house with kids!
These are challenging times. Being told to stay inside due to sickness is not something we have dealt with before.
What we are going through is nowhere near what our normal lives consisted of.
Being trapped in the house with kids for an unknown amount of time is terrifying.
I’m so excited to share these work from home tips! These simple ideas have really changed the game for me.
Working from home is not what I thought it would be.
Is it amazing? Heck yes.
Is it a dream come true? Definitely!
But it is so much more of a struggle than I could have ever imagined.
Before I dive into all the ways to learn how to be a present parent, let’s start with a question. One that you may or may not have ever asked yourself.
Are you a present parent?
Do you know what I used to think?
Of course, I am a present parent. I am with my child all the dang time.
How could I not be present?
Hey, mama.
Motherhood is hard! This is something we can all agree on. Can I get an amen!
It is stressful and amazing. It can drain you and fill you up at the same time. And it can definitely bring out the best and the worst in us.
We are all out here doing the dang thing. Giving it our best shot. And our best will look different every single day. Some days my best is cereal for dinner, putting on a movie and counting down the minutes until bedtime.
What kind of mom am I?
This is a question that I ask myself pretty much every day of my life.
Am I too harsh? Kind? Patient? Present? Fun?
The thoughts are endless.
Then I had another thought. Am I fulfilled?
Let’s talk about how to avoid mom burnout!
Being a mom is the best. I am sure there are quite a few hashtags supporting this idea.
Can I just be completely honest for a minute?
I am a little tired of hearing that.
Don’t get me wrong. Being a mom can be amazing. It can also be exhausting. Even if we are sitting on the floor playing with toys. Pouring a bowl of cereal for dinner. These things can be absolutely exhausting.
Bedtime can be a beautiful time. Or it can be one of the most hectic times of the day.
Hopefully, these bedtime routine tips will take you a few steps away from hectic.
When it comes to kids and sleep, the struggle is real.
Now, we may not be able to make bedtime go off without a hitch every night. But I can guarantee we can make it a little less painful.
Find your mom tribe.
Having friends is so important.
Yeah, we know this.
But when it comes to exactly how to make mom friends, it needs to be a little more specific.
Actually, a lot more specific. A detailed step by step guide is what I’m talking about!
