Mom comes first

Stuck with habits from their own childhood, which are not helping them in their daily lives. Stuck in the search for something they can do differently.

Each of you is talented, kind, funny and imperfect. All four of you are works-in-progress, just like your flawed folks. And you bring me and your mother more happiness than we can articulate. Without her, this team would have a laughable, losing record. Remember, my time on the field with you is more or less 18 years. Sure, we could go overtime for college summers and any short-term boomerangs back home while you chase employment. We get it.

Mom comes first

We do for others--baby especially--and start to lose sight of doing for ourselves. I mean we just de-prioritize our needs for the sake of everyone else. And our wants? Forget about it. Those are last in a line where others cutting to the front seems to be the rule. It just might be a longer, more winding road toward that dead end. Our society basically set up the expectations that moms do it all. And our hormones are partly to blame too, for practically giving us tunnel vision to sacrifice all for baby. So, no beating yourself up for doing it wrong, but also know that you can choose to do things a little differently. This video previously aired as a Facebook Live. You can follow Happy With Baby on Facebook to catch all their live videos here. What can you do to prioritize yourself, your partner, and your baby?

Your children are happy. Those are last in a line where others cutting to the front seems to be the rule.

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At Pint-sized Treasures, we encourage moms to serve and love their husbands and kids. But, there is a time when mom should come first. In this 25 Days to a Happier Home Series we have focused on making our homes a happier place. We have talked about following the leader, not comparing our families, playing with our kids, not seeking praise and so much more! Today I want to take our very last day and dig a little deeper.

Mom comes first

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indul Read all When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indulgence. When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun and comedic self-indulgence.

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I have helped many women to get their life back on track. Stuck in a cycle of repeating the same things over and over again to the kids. But, guess what? Your shower time is just as important as his. I found the weekly coaching sessions over 3 months really helped me to carve out a space for myself and recognise and validate my needs as a mother, so that I could better connect with my children. Spread the love. I think moms could benefit from the same attitude. Light a candle--the good candles. That way you can just jump right in in doing something that fills you up, rather than find yourself strolling the aisles of Target because you can't think of anything else to do. Sure, we could go overtime for college summers and any short-term boomerangs back home while you chase employment. We do for others--baby especially--and start to lose sight of doing for ourselves. I am here for you. All Posts.

Marriage is about more than just saying your "I do"s.

Second, You are going to have the upper hand on this. He absolutely cherished our time together, but his wife was his top priority. I have helped many women to get their life back on track. I hear sometimes from moms that they feel frustrated that their partner seems to get all the time in the morning to do what they need to do to get ready. Kids, I love you. You are happy. Call a friend. Stuck in the search for something they can do differently. And it doesn't occur to him that he should ask for permission because why should he have to ask to take a shower? I understand how it feels to be at the end of your rope. Over and over again…. These are things that definitely need to be prioritized, so I want you to tell your partner that this is what you need.