Happy Kids = Happy Parents
Makes sense, doesn’t it? That’s great and all, but what if, as a mom, you don’t feel that happy all the time? What if the stress of day to day parenting overshadows those golden moments with your kids? What if you’re becoming disconnected from your inner cheerful self?
An Awesome Mom’s Question
Dear Deborah,
I have a great life, great kids, and a great husband, but I feel like I need to be a better mom. But between my job, and taking care of he kids and the house, so much stuff falls between the cracks, no matter how hard I try. It’s very discouraging. Then I get into this gray funk about everything, and I know I need to cheer up before I affect my kids. How can I be a happier mom?
Awesome Advice to Boost Moms Emotions
First of all, Awesome Mom, you are not alone. Everyone goes through emotional ups and downs. However, if the down periods are lasting longer than the ups, you may need some additional tools in your parenting toolkit. Here is an interview with Elisabeth Stitt from Middle School Moms that covers that exact topic.
Looking for something specific? Use the timestamps:
3:40 3 Basic Approaches to Increasing Happiness
7:15 Benefits of Laughter
8:24 5 Ways to Model Getting Your Happy On
15:32 DIY On-Demand Happy Hormones
Employ these simple tricks when you feel low to increase your resiliency. The best part? You reap the benefits, even if you don’t believe the techniques work. 😉
When you feel better emotionally, you give off positive vibes that will boost your kids’ emotions. Not only that, but you’ll also fee more at peace with yourself. In the long run, that’s how you’ll stay connected with yourself.
Happy Mom = Happy Kids
Happy Dad = Happy Kids
Happy Parents = Happy Kids
Happy Kids = Happy Parents
About the Author
Deborah Ann Davis (B.S. in Science Education, M.Ed. in Supervision, and W.I.T.S Personal Trainer Certified) is a parenting strategist and coach.
Whether you’re looking to bring more positivity into your life, or you’re ready to seek the advice of a Parenting Coach, she’s eager to help you put happiness back into parenting.
Deborah has decades of experience dealing with teenagers – as a mother, and as an educator. Over the years, she has helped hundreds of families, using her expertise and experience.
Learn how to improve your mother-daughter relationship today. Every minute you delay prolongs the isolation your child feels while disconnected from you. She’s waiting for you to figure it out, so why not skip the “trial and error” route?
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