You made it through January with kids. It probably didn't go how you planned
But you're here. They're here
February can be a fresh start or just a continuation. Both are fine.
Honest question: does anyone else feel like weekends are HARDER than weekdays?
Weekdays: school gives you a break
Weekends: full-time entertainment director
I love my kids AND I miss the school schedule.
Celebrate yourself today for what only you know you've accomplished. Nobody else sees these victories. But they're the ones reshaping everything.
The small wins count. Actually, they count most of all.
Things you're allowed to do as a parent:
- say no to activities that drain you
- prioritize rest
- not enjoy every moment
- set boundaries that protect your peace
The fact that you're trying to be a better parent means you're already a good parent
Bad parents don't worry about whether they're doing enough
You are.
Confession: sometimes I hide in the bathroom to scroll my phone in silence for 3 minutes
...not because I need to use it,
But because it's the only room with a lock.
What if we stopped calling kids 'difficult' and started asking 'what are they trying to tell me?'
Behavior is communication.
Not every kid is easy to parent. But maybe that's because they have more to say and fewer words to say it.
When your kid melts down over the 'wrong' color cup, they're not being dramatic.
Their brain literally can't tell the difference between small stress and big stress yet
To them, it all feels huge. Your calm helps way more than your logic.
you're allowed to be touched out
you're allowed to need space from your kids even though you love them
you're allowed to say 'I need a minute' and walk away
needing breaks doesn't make you a bad parent