After celebrating yet another Mother’s Day, I stopped to think about the things that we moms have in common. We all struggle to strike some kind of balance between work, family and self. We tend to take care of everyone else, leaving little time or energy for ourselves. And despite the fact that we can accomplish in a day what most people do in a week, we generally feel we’re not doing enough. Sound familiar?
Here’s a thought: Look at yourself through the eyes of your kids. How do you think they view you? Do they see relaxed, fun, happy mom? Or do they see tense, stressed, impatient mom? We probably have days where the former fits, and days where the latter dominates, but you get the picture.
Since you know your kids look to you for cues, give them a range of healthy tools to deal with life’s inevitable stresses. Find positive ways to weather the difficulties. When they see you engage in activities such as regular exercise, healthy eating, strong social connections and constructive hobbies, they learn the value of self care. And you may be surprised at how much the tone (and volume!) of your home changes with when mom is peaceful, happy and content. Happy Mother’s Day!
Denise Rejent-Lee
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