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!
Being a mom is amazing. True.
Being a mom is hard. Also true.
Being a mom is easy. FALSE!
Even on the really good days, easy is not something that comes to mind.
I think every mama out there is open to finding some tips to make mom life easier.
Ever have one of those days where you are just done? DONE!
Of course you have. We all have.
The days where you are pretty dang sure you must be speaking a different language because there is not an ounce of listening going on.
Discipline? How do I do that? The idea of how to discipline without yelling seems like an impossible task.
Did someone say routines?
Routines are my love language. I am not exaggerating!
I am not sure kids would be as excited by the word routine. But even if they don’t say it out loud they do like it. They like to have an idea of how things are going to go. It is a comfort to know what to expect.
Hey, friends!
I have a serious question for you. Are you ready?
Drum roll, please!
Are you happy?
Want to talk about how to be a happier person?
Dang, that was two questions. My bad!
